Bangladesh: Concerns raised over brand purchasing practices as violent protest crackdown puts garment industry in crisis
by AGHub Admin
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2024-08-02T18:14:55+07:00
In July 2024, students led demonstrations against the Bangladesh government's employment quota system. This was met with a violent crackdown on protesters, who faced attacks, arrests, torture and harassment, with more than 150 people reported killed, and over 1,600 injured as the police imposed a 'shoot-on-sight' curfew across Bangladesh. A telecommunications blackout imposed for several days, with no access to internet or mobile services. One garment worker was reportedly killed during the protests.
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