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The Dark Side of Bangladesh's Garment Industry | Real Stories Full-Length Documentary
It’s April 23rd 2013, a busy commercial building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, towers over thousands of workers, many of them children. As they toil away in a cramped sweatshop the force of the eight-storey building collapses on to them, killing more than a 1,000 people and permanently disfiguring a further 2,500. It emerges that this building had been condemned and not fit for purpose, yet many workers were caged for 14-hours a day with no escape.This was not just an unfortunate circumstance but one that could easily have been prevented.
Through first-hand eyewitness accounts we will investigate the cause of the collapse and reveal how major international brands have ignored the warnings by continuing to use these unsafe buildings and put profit ahead of safety.
Beyond the crumbling walls of s...
published: 09 Jul 2023
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How Bangladesh Reversed Its Economic Fate
Bangladesh went from second-poorest country in the world to among the richest of South Asia in per capita terms, with one industry in particular driving its success. But now the nation is at a crossroads.
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published: 25 Aug 2022
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Bangladesh shipbuilding industry makes a comeback
Bangladesh's shipbuilding industry had been thriving for a decade before the pandemic hit, shutting down dockyards.
But a recent spike in domestic orders is keeping the industry afloat and providing much-needed jobs.
Al Jazeera's Tanvir Chowdhury reports from the outskirts of the capital, Dhaka.
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published: 09 Jan 2021
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Why are clothing brands shifting production to Bangladesh?
More winners are emerging from the US-China trade war.
To avoid the effects of the trade war, Chinese factories are relocating elsewhere in Asia.
Bangladesh's large workforce and low wages give it a competitive edge in this labour-intensive industry.
Bangladesh is seeing a boom as businesses shift production but workers say they are struggling to survive on the government-set minimum wage.
Al Jazeera's Tanvir Chowdhury reports.
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#AlJazeeraEnglish #USChinaTrade #Bangladesh
published: 06 Oct 2019
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H&M in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is one of H&M’s most important production markets. Find out what H&M is doing to support the country’s development, and improve the lives of people living there. Still want to know more about H&Ms’ efforts for a more sustainable fashion future?
Visit http://about.hm.com/en/About/sustainability.html
published: 01 Jul 2015
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A look inside Bangladesh's largest private conglomerate
"Fashion is really a conspiracy to make our closets obsolete."
Beximco CEO Syed Naved Husain talks to Richard about the fashion cycle.
published: 07 Apr 2023
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How BANGLADESH Became The KING Of TEXTILE in the World
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In recent decades, Bangladesh has emerged as a major hub for the textile industry, with a reputation for producing high-quality garments at competitive prices. The country's success in this sector can be attributed to several factors, including its abundant supply of low-cost labor, favorable government policies, and strategic geographic location. Additionally, Bangladesh has made significant investments in infrastructure and technology, allowing it to streamline its production processes and improve efficiency. Despite challenges such as worker safety and environmental concerns, the country's textile industry shows no signs of slowing down, and Bangladesh is poised to remain a leading player in the glo...
published: 29 Jul 2023
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Inside Bangladesh's garment industry
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A US government delegation is travelling to Bangladesh this weekend to press for a major safety overhaul following last month's garment factory collapse.
More than 1,100 people were killed on April 24 after the Rana Plaza garment factory collapsed near the capital city of Dhaka.
Al Jazeera speaks to a 18-year-old who worked in Rana Plaza, was trapped and badly hurt. She has six dependents and was earning just $3 a day
Jonah Hull reports from Dhaka.
At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.'
Reaching more than 270 mil...
published: 23 May 2013
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How Bangladesh is Secretly Becoming the Richest Country In South Asia
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Bangladesh was always supposed to be poor. At the dawn of its existence it was already a failing state. Not only did the war of independence destroy nearly every farm, factory, road and bridge, but it came just 4 months after Bangladesh was hammered with the most destructive tropical cyclone in record history. Yet, even more daunting was the reality that Bangladesh, deprived of considerable natural resources, habitually subjected to catastrophic natural disasters, and haunted by perpetual and often violent political instability, seemed devoid of a clear path toward making things better. It was a widespread perception that Bangladesh was destined to be forever syn...
published: 25 Jun 2023
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A river of death: The price of Bangladesh’s rapid industrial growth
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Bangladesh is in the midst of a rapid period of industrial development that’s fast-tracking its economic growth. But in the capital Dhaka, the cost of industrialisation is a river that’s so polluted its water has turned black. The Buriganga River has been polluted by industrial run-off from the city’s tanneries, dyeing the waters and filling them with harmful chemicals such as chromium and cadmium.
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published: 24 Jun 2022
50:21
The Dark Side of Bangladesh's Garment Industry | Real Stories Full-Length Documentary
It’s April 23rd 2013, a busy commercial building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, towers over thousands of workers, many of them children. As they toil away in a cramped s...
It’s April 23rd 2013, a busy commercial building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, towers over thousands of workers, many of them children. As they toil away in a cramped sweatshop the force of the eight-storey building collapses on to them, killing more than a 1,000 people and permanently disfiguring a further 2,500. It emerges that this building had been condemned and not fit for purpose, yet many workers were caged for 14-hours a day with no escape.This was not just an unfortunate circumstance but one that could easily have been prevented.
Through first-hand eyewitness accounts we will investigate the cause of the collapse and reveal how major international brands have ignored the warnings by continuing to use these unsafe buildings and put profit ahead of safety.
Beyond the crumbling walls of sweatshops, we expose the true cost of fashion, as two Bangladeshi women gets hired at the capital's fashion factories bringing hidden cameras that will document horrible working conditions, child labour, and verbal and physical abuse, revealing that the sweatshop tragic catastrophe was far from unexpected.
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It’s April 23rd 2013, a busy commercial building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, towers over thousands of workers, many of them children. As they toil away in a cramped sweatshop the force of the eight-storey building collapses on to them, killing more than a 1,000 people and permanently disfiguring a further 2,500. It emerges that this building had been condemned and not fit for purpose, yet many workers were caged for 14-hours a day with no escape.This was not just an unfortunate circumstance but one that could easily have been prevented.
Through first-hand eyewitness accounts we will investigate the cause of the collapse and reveal how major international brands have ignored the warnings by continuing to use these unsafe buildings and put profit ahead of safety.
Beyond the crumbling walls of sweatshops, we expose the true cost of fashion, as two Bangladeshi women gets hired at the capital's fashion factories bringing hidden cameras that will document horrible working conditions, child labour, and verbal and physical abuse, revealing that the sweatshop tragic catastrophe was far from unexpected.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel
Instagram - @realstoriesdocs
Content licensed from [All3 Media]. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
- published: 09 Jul 2023
- views: 306763
18:00
How Bangladesh Reversed Its Economic Fate
Bangladesh went from second-poorest country in the world to among the richest of South Asia in per capita terms, with one industry in particular driving its suc...
Bangladesh went from second-poorest country in the world to among the richest of South Asia in per capita terms, with one industry in particular driving its success. But now the nation is at a crossroads.
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- published: 25 Aug 2022
- views: 513977
2:53
Bangladesh shipbuilding industry makes a comeback
Bangladesh's shipbuilding industry had been thriving for a decade before the pandemic hit, shutting down dockyards.
But a recent spike in domestic orders is kee...
Bangladesh's shipbuilding industry had been thriving for a decade before the pandemic hit, shutting down dockyards.
But a recent spike in domestic orders is keeping the industry afloat and providing much-needed jobs.
Al Jazeera's Tanvir Chowdhury reports from the outskirts of the capital, Dhaka.
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Bangladesh's shipbuilding industry had been thriving for a decade before the pandemic hit, shutting down dockyards.
But a recent spike in domestic orders is keeping the industry afloat and providing much-needed jobs.
Al Jazeera's Tanvir Chowdhury reports from the outskirts of the capital, Dhaka.
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- published: 09 Jan 2021
- views: 160930
2:38
Why are clothing brands shifting production to Bangladesh?
More winners are emerging from the US-China trade war.
To avoid the effects of the trade war, Chinese factories are relocating elsewhere in Asia.
Bangladesh's l...
More winners are emerging from the US-China trade war.
To avoid the effects of the trade war, Chinese factories are relocating elsewhere in Asia.
Bangladesh's large workforce and low wages give it a competitive edge in this labour-intensive industry.
Bangladesh is seeing a boom as businesses shift production but workers say they are struggling to survive on the government-set minimum wage.
Al Jazeera's Tanvir Chowdhury reports.
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https://wn.com/Why_Are_Clothing_Brands_Shifting_Production_To_Bangladesh
More winners are emerging from the US-China trade war.
To avoid the effects of the trade war, Chinese factories are relocating elsewhere in Asia.
Bangladesh's large workforce and low wages give it a competitive edge in this labour-intensive industry.
Bangladesh is seeing a boom as businesses shift production but workers say they are struggling to survive on the government-set minimum wage.
Al Jazeera's Tanvir Chowdhury reports.
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- published: 06 Oct 2019
- views: 157662
5:29
H&M in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is one of H&M’s most important production markets. Find out what H&M is doing to support the country’s development, and improve the lives of people l...
Bangladesh is one of H&M’s most important production markets. Find out what H&M is doing to support the country’s development, and improve the lives of people living there. Still want to know more about H&Ms’ efforts for a more sustainable fashion future?
Visit http://about.hm.com/en/About/sustainability.html
https://wn.com/H_M_In_Bangladesh
Bangladesh is one of H&M’s most important production markets. Find out what H&M is doing to support the country’s development, and improve the lives of people living there. Still want to know more about H&Ms’ efforts for a more sustainable fashion future?
Visit http://about.hm.com/en/About/sustainability.html
- published: 01 Jul 2015
- views: 1457652
5:31
A look inside Bangladesh's largest private conglomerate
"Fashion is really a conspiracy to make our closets obsolete."
Beximco CEO Syed Naved Husain talks to Richard about the fashion cycle.
"Fashion is really a conspiracy to make our closets obsolete."
Beximco CEO Syed Naved Husain talks to Richard about the fashion cycle.
https://wn.com/A_Look_Inside_Bangladesh's_Largest_Private_Conglomerate
"Fashion is really a conspiracy to make our closets obsolete."
Beximco CEO Syed Naved Husain talks to Richard about the fashion cycle.
- published: 07 Apr 2023
- views: 8100
13:49
How BANGLADESH Became The KING Of TEXTILE in the World
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In recent decades, Bangladesh has emerged as a major hub for the textil...
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In recent decades, Bangladesh has emerged as a major hub for the textile industry, with a reputation for producing high-quality garments at competitive prices. The country's success in this sector can be attributed to several factors, including its abundant supply of low-cost labor, favorable government policies, and strategic geographic location. Additionally, Bangladesh has made significant investments in infrastructure and technology, allowing it to streamline its production processes and improve efficiency. Despite challenges such as worker safety and environmental concerns, the country's textile industry shows no signs of slowing down, and Bangladesh is poised to remain a leading player in the global textile market for years to come.
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In recent decades, Bangladesh has emerged as a major hub for the textile industry, with a reputation for producing high-quality garments at competitive prices. The country's success in this sector can be attributed to several factors, including its abundant supply of low-cost labor, favorable government policies, and strategic geographic location. Additionally, Bangladesh has made significant investments in infrastructure and technology, allowing it to streamline its production processes and improve efficiency. Despite challenges such as worker safety and environmental concerns, the country's textile industry shows no signs of slowing down, and Bangladesh is poised to remain a leading player in the global textile market for years to come.
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- published: 29 Jul 2023
- views: 607787
2:47
Inside Bangladesh's garment industry
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A US government delegation is travelling to Bangladesh ...
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A US government delegation is travelling to Bangladesh this weekend to press for a major safety overhaul following last month's garment factory collapse.
More than 1,100 people were killed on April 24 after the Rana Plaza garment factory collapsed near the capital city of Dhaka.
Al Jazeera speaks to a 18-year-old who worked in Rana Plaza, was trapped and badly hurt. She has six dependents and was earning just $3 a day
Jonah Hull reports from Dhaka.
At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.'
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A US government delegation is travelling to Bangladesh this weekend to press for a major safety overhaul following last month's garment factory collapse.
More than 1,100 people were killed on April 24 after the Rana Plaza garment factory collapsed near the capital city of Dhaka.
Al Jazeera speaks to a 18-year-old who worked in Rana Plaza, was trapped and badly hurt. She has six dependents and was earning just $3 a day
Jonah Hull reports from Dhaka.
At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.'
Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained.
Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on.
We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels.
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- published: 23 May 2013
- views: 18601
31:59
How Bangladesh is Secretly Becoming the Richest Country In South Asia
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Bangladesh was always supposed ...
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Bangladesh was always supposed to be poor. At the dawn of its existence it was already a failing state. Not only did the war of independence destroy nearly every farm, factory, road and bridge, but it came just 4 months after Bangladesh was hammered with the most destructive tropical cyclone in record history. Yet, even more daunting was the reality that Bangladesh, deprived of considerable natural resources, habitually subjected to catastrophic natural disasters, and haunted by perpetual and often violent political instability, seemed devoid of a clear path toward making things better. It was a widespread perception that Bangladesh was destined to be forever synonymous with poverty and suffering, earning it the unflattering label, as an “international basket case”.
But Astonishingly, against all conceivable odds, the past three decades have seen the country achieve, perhaps the most significant advancement in quality of life indicators of any place in the world, ever. Life expectancy has soared by 180%, while fatalities from tropical cyclones have been reduced by a staggering 100-fold. Poverty rates have dived from 80% to less than 19, while the child mortality rate has been cut by 92%. Its economy has emerged as one of the fastest growing in the world, with its GDP per capita once 50% less than Pakistan’s now almost 50% higher. And In 2019, it overtook even India, all while harboring aspirations of reaching high-income status by 2041. But how can a nation with all the odds stacked against it improve at such a blistering pace, Is this truly another economic miracle or a mirage that will painfully wither away.
– Contents of this video --------------------------------
00:00 - Bangladesh's Economic Miracle
04:17 - A Broken Nation
08:51 - Military Rule & Reforms
13:20 - A Laboratory for Poverty (NGO's)
18:15 - The Boom
25:08 - The Worry
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– Sources used --------------------------------
Bangladesh: Politics, Economy and Civil Society By David Lewis
World Bank used for graph statistics
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2023/03/02/is-bangladeshs-admired-growth-model-coming-unstuck
https://www.economist.com/asia/2023/03/01/bangladeshs-economic-miracle-is-in-jeopardy
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2021/03/27/bangladeshs-growth-has-been-remarkable-but-is-now-at-risk
https://www.npr.org/2022/11/09/1134543648/bangladesh-economy-imf-loan
https://www.economist.com/asia/2023/05/24/sheikh-hasina-is-asias-iron-lady
The Bangladesh Economy Navigating the Turning Point by Kaushik Basu
https://www.economist.com/asia/2023/05/24/sheikh-hasina-is-asias-iron-lady
https://www.economist.com/briefing/2012/11/03/the-path-through-the-fields
https://www.economist.com/asia/2017/09/07/bangladeshs-gdp-per-person-is-now-higher-than-pakistans
https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/11/28/bangladesh-is-everyones-economic-darling-it-might-not-last
https://www.brookings.edu/opinions/why-is-bangladesh-booming/
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/future-development/2021/07/09/bangladeshs-remarkable-development-journey-government-had-an-important-role-too/
https://www.cgdev.org/blog/bangladesh-growth-miracle-or-mirage#:~:text=The%20sources%20of%20growth%20Bangladesh's%20growth%20stems,over%206%20percent%20of%20GDP%20(Figure%202).
#Economics #History #Bangladesh #CasualScholar #EconomicHistory #BangladeshHistory
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Bangladesh was always supposed to be poor. At the dawn of its existence it was already a failing state. Not only did the war of independence destroy nearly every farm, factory, road and bridge, but it came just 4 months after Bangladesh was hammered with the most destructive tropical cyclone in record history. Yet, even more daunting was the reality that Bangladesh, deprived of considerable natural resources, habitually subjected to catastrophic natural disasters, and haunted by perpetual and often violent political instability, seemed devoid of a clear path toward making things better. It was a widespread perception that Bangladesh was destined to be forever synonymous with poverty and suffering, earning it the unflattering label, as an “international basket case”.
But Astonishingly, against all conceivable odds, the past three decades have seen the country achieve, perhaps the most significant advancement in quality of life indicators of any place in the world, ever. Life expectancy has soared by 180%, while fatalities from tropical cyclones have been reduced by a staggering 100-fold. Poverty rates have dived from 80% to less than 19, while the child mortality rate has been cut by 92%. Its economy has emerged as one of the fastest growing in the world, with its GDP per capita once 50% less than Pakistan’s now almost 50% higher. And In 2019, it overtook even India, all while harboring aspirations of reaching high-income status by 2041. But how can a nation with all the odds stacked against it improve at such a blistering pace, Is this truly another economic miracle or a mirage that will painfully wither away.
– Contents of this video --------------------------------
00:00 - Bangladesh's Economic Miracle
04:17 - A Broken Nation
08:51 - Military Rule & Reforms
13:20 - A Laboratory for Poverty (NGO's)
18:15 - The Boom
25:08 - The Worry
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
THIS CHANNEL IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE HELP OF PATREON!
Support the channel by becoming a Patron today! https://www.patreon.com/CasualScholar
Thank you to the channel's generous Patrons!
Hayden Haun, Emmanuel Fredenrich, Pulaski, Adrian Willenbücher,
Hallucination, A Fan, robin valero
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
– Sources used --------------------------------
Bangladesh: Politics, Economy and Civil Society By David Lewis
World Bank used for graph statistics
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2023/03/02/is-bangladeshs-admired-growth-model-coming-unstuck
https://www.economist.com/asia/2023/03/01/bangladeshs-economic-miracle-is-in-jeopardy
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2021/03/27/bangladeshs-growth-has-been-remarkable-but-is-now-at-risk
https://www.npr.org/2022/11/09/1134543648/bangladesh-economy-imf-loan
https://www.economist.com/asia/2023/05/24/sheikh-hasina-is-asias-iron-lady
The Bangladesh Economy Navigating the Turning Point by Kaushik Basu
https://www.economist.com/asia/2023/05/24/sheikh-hasina-is-asias-iron-lady
https://www.economist.com/briefing/2012/11/03/the-path-through-the-fields
https://www.economist.com/asia/2017/09/07/bangladeshs-gdp-per-person-is-now-higher-than-pakistans
https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/11/28/bangladesh-is-everyones-economic-darling-it-might-not-last
https://www.brookings.edu/opinions/why-is-bangladesh-booming/
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/future-development/2021/07/09/bangladeshs-remarkable-development-journey-government-had-an-important-role-too/
https://www.cgdev.org/blog/bangladesh-growth-miracle-or-mirage#:~:text=The%20sources%20of%20growth%20Bangladesh's%20growth%20stems,over%206%20percent%20of%20GDP%20(Figure%202).
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- published: 25 Jun 2023
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A river of death: The price of Bangladesh’s rapid industrial growth
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Bangladesh is in the midst of a rapid period of industrial development that’s fast-tracking its economic growth. But in the capital Dhaka, the cost of industrialisation is a river that’s so polluted its water has turned black. The Buriganga River has been polluted by industrial run-off from the city’s tanneries, dyeing the waters and filling them with harmful chemicals such as chromium and cadmium.
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Bangladesh is in the midst of a rapid period of industrial development that’s fast-tracking its economic growth. But in the capital Dhaka, the cost of industrialisation is a river that’s so polluted its water has turned black. The Buriganga River has been polluted by industrial run-off from the city’s tanneries, dyeing the waters and filling them with harmful chemicals such as chromium and cadmium.
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Bangladesh finally closes tanneries long condemned for deadly pollution http://sc.mp/EOeDHc
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- published: 24 Jun 2022
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