Bangladesh

An eight-story building with thousands of garment factory workers collapsed near Bangladesh’s capital of Dhaka.

Considering collapse

by J.C. Derrick

Politics | Congressional committee weighs how to improve Bangladesh working conditions

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/06/considering_collapse]

Reshma Begum, the 19-year-old seamstress who spent 17 days trapped in the rubble of a collapsed factory building.

Globe Trot: Factory collapse survivor didn't dare dream of rescue

by Mindy Belz

International |  The seamstress who survived for 17 days buried inside the Bangladesh garment factory collapse told the BBC: “Even in my wildest dreams I did not…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/05/globe_trot_factory_collapse_survivor_didn_t_dare_dream_of_rescue]

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Max Baucus

Midday Roundup: Everyone wants a piece of the IRS

by Leigh Jones

Newsworthy |  Piling on. Three Democrats have joined a chorus of Republicans calling for the IRS to be held accountable for targeting conservative groups for heightened…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/05/midday_roundup_everyone_wants_a_piece_of_the_irs]

An eight-story building with thousands of garment factory workers collapsed near Bangladesh’s capital of Dhaka.
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Good neighbor policy

by Jamie Dean

Bangladesh |  Disasters raise questions for average citizens: Are we prepared to help save lives?

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/05/good_neighbor_policy]

Heroine in the dock
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Heroine in the dock

by Priya Abraham

Bangladesh |  A defender of women trafficked into prostitution now needs deliverance from jail time

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/heroine_in_the_dock]

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