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Bangladesh
As Violence Consumes Dhaka, Protesters Struggle to Get Their Story Out
The ruling party is limiting internet and social media access as it unleashes rape and assault on protesters.
I Visited the Rohingya Refugee Camps and Here Is What Bangladesh Is Doing Right
Nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees have entered Bangladesh from Myanmar.
Houston, Bangladesh and Global Warming
The US should be giving countries the assistance they need to deal with the disasters that we have caused them.
In Pursuit of Decent Work
Why do states make it so easy for corporations to exploit their populations?
Globalization Is Just a Contemporary Word for Financial Colonialism
Much of our GDP is parasitic and exploitative, generated by low-wage labor in poor countries, says John Smith.
What India’s Experience With Modi Can Teach the US About Trump
If the US wants to see where the Trump era could lead, India under fascist Narendra Modi offers a good idea.
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In Pursuit of Human Rights: Thirteen Personal Stories
A new oral history reader offers stories from people who have experienced war, poverty and miscarriages of justice throughout the world.
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Compensation Fund for Victims of Bangladesh Factory Collapse Reaches $30 Million Target
Despite its importance to the Bangladeshi economy, the government has done little to ensure labor standards and safety protocols within the garment sector.
Two Years After Rana Plaza Factory Collapse, Activists Announce Major Victory for Victims
Over 1,100 workers were killed and thousands more injured when the Rana Plaza factory building collapsed on April 24, 2013.
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Two Years After Rana Plaza Tragedy, Rights Abuses Still Rampant in Bangladesh’s Garment Sector
Experts say that proper compensation must be paid.