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BANGLADESH: Better Work part of new $24m safety package
2013-10-22 15:32:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The Better Work programme was today given the go-ahead to begin in Bangladesh, as part of a wider US$24.21m package aimed at improving working conditions in country's ready-made garment sector.
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BANGLADESH: New $24m package includes Better Work scheme
2013-10-22 15:32:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The Better Work programme was today given the go-ahead to begin in Bangladesh, as part of a wider US$24.21m package aimed at improving working conditions in country's ready-made garment sector.
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Safety cash for Bangladesh workers
2013-10-22 12:52:12| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Bangladesh and the International Labour Organisation agree to launch a $24m (15m) initiative to improve the conditions of garment workers.
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BANGLADESH: Garment sector fears mooted insurance hike
2013-10-21 18:14:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The Bangladesh garment industry is worried by rumours swirling Dhaka about a potential hike in national insurance rates for fire and marine services, saying it would hurt the sector amidst pressure to raise factory standards and wages.
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Salinity in Bangladesh coastal aquifers `alarming´
2013-10-20 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Dhaka Tribune: Salinity intrusion into the aquifers of the countrys coastal districts has reached an alarming proportion due to unplanned use of groundwater in agriculture and seawater seeping into underground due to sea-level rise caused by global warming. Weve assessed the quality and quantity data of groundwater up to 1,100 feet deep in 19 costal districts. But, weve found saline water in aquifers within just 600-700 feet deep, deputy director (Groundwater Hydrology) at Bangladesh Water Development Board...
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