Fast fashion under spotlight on Bangladesh factory disaster anniversary
The disaster at Rana Plaza was one of the world's worst industrial tragedies and highlighted the failure to protect workers.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Fire at Bangladesh factory kills 52 workers, police open probe
Dozens of disasters occur in Bangladesh each year due to poor fire and building safety standards.
Sat Jul 10 2021
At least 10 dead in Bangladesh factory fire
At least ten people have been killed in a huge fire triggered by a boiler explosion at a packaging factory in Bangladesh, police said.
Sat Sep 10 2016
Bangladesh factory victims fail to receive compensation
Some victims of Bangladesh's worst industrial disaster said Monday they have still not received promised compensation.
Mon Apr 28 2014
Owner of collapsed Bangladesh factory faces murder charges
Bangladesh police said they will press murder charges against the owner of a nine-storey building that collapsed and killed 1,135 garment workers last April.
Wed Apr 16 2014
Bangladesh police charge 13 over deadliest garment factory fire
Bangladesh police Sunday laid the first charges over the nation's deadliest-ever garment factory fire 13 months ago, accusing the owners and 11 others of an offence punishable by life imprisonment.
Sun Dec 22 2013
Bangladesh panel blames owner for disaster
The head of an official inquiry into last month's collapse of a Bangladesh factory complex said Wednesday the building's owner was the main culprit because he violated building codes.
Wed May 22 2013
Fire at Bangladesh factory kills 112 (updated)
A fire at a garment factory just outside Dhaka killed 112 people and injured dozens more.
Sun Nov 25 2012
ANALYSIS - Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it
The study, will likely set course for lawmakers and tech platforms around the world as they navigate a push to age-restrict social media.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold?
Hezbollah continues to claim that it defeated the Israeli military in Lebanon and says its forces will ensure IDF adheres to the ceasefire.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery, a quick recovery option
Prostate cancer is experienced by one in 120 men in Malaysia, especially those above the age of 50.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Astro AWANI shines with five wins at MPRA 2024
Astro AWANI excels after winning five awards at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood situation continues to worsen, victims exceed 120,000
The flood situation across the country continues to worsen, with the number of victims in nine states reaching 120,272 people
Fri Nov 29 2024
Starbucks serves South Koreans coffee and glimpse into the North
Hundreds show up for the opening of the US coffeehouse chain's newest store in an observatory near the city of Gimpo.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni
Angela Merkel wrote in her new memoir "Freedom" that, Vladimir Putin sometimes brought the pet to meetings with foreign guests.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Vocational college student murder: We saw victim beaten in hostel room - Witness
The prosecution witnesses say they did not report the incident to the hostel warden for fear of being beaten like the victim.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Don't bring small children to observe river water level, say - Police
State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat urges the public to remain vigilant about the rising level of the river.
Fri Nov 29 2024