Truthout
Bangladesh
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.
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Sundarbans Oil Spill: An Urgent Wake-Up Call for the Bangladeshi Government
The oil spill in Sundarbans forest has mobilized activists to stop construction of a massive coal plant nearby.
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Bangladeshi Workers Organize to Protect Their Most Valuable Export: Themselves
Migrant domestic workers from Bangladesh enjoy little protection from their government, but they're not alone.
Star on Indian Subcontinent’s Firmament Changes: Neighborhood Body Language Friendlier
Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has scored some immediate public relations wins by unexpectedly reaching out to the leaders of India's neighboring states in the South …