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
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025