Category Archives: 2025 Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Focusing on safer and fairer workplaces for Workers’ Memorial Day


On April 27th, 2025, OSHE Foundation celebrated International OSH Day and its 25th anniversary at Hotel Asia Dhaka. The event, titled “Saving Lives at Work: Reflections on International OSH Day and National Dialogue,” focused on safer, healthier, and fairer workplaces in Bangladesh.  This year’s theme, “A Paradigm Shift in Safety and Health: The Role of AI and Digitalization in the Workplace,” explored the impact of emerging technologies on safety.  Continue reading Bangladesh: Focusing on safer and fairer workplaces for Workers’ Memorial Day

Bangladesh: Remembering the 1,138 workers killed in the Rana Plaza collapse – UNI Global Union

UNI Global has posted the following statement:

“Today marks 12 years since the Rana Plaza collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh that took the lives of 1138 garment workers and injured thousands more. On this day, we remember those who died, those who were injured, and all who continue to live with the impact of one of the worst industrial disasters in modern history.

“As an Accord signatory, we’re committed to safe, healthy working conditions at our sourcing facilities to prevent tragedies like Rana Plaza. We encourage more brands to sign the Accord agreements and put worker safety at the centre of their garment supply chains.