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May 24, 2013

Bad building materials caused factory collapse in Bangladesh

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A government investigation found that “extremely” poor quality construction materials and a series of violations caused the collapse of a garment factory building in Bangladesh that has been called the worst garment-industry disaster in history, the committee head said Thursday.

Last month's disaster killed more than 1,100 workers and highlighted the hazardous working conditions in Bangladesh's $20 billion garment industry and the lack of safety for millions of workers who are paid as low as $38 a month.


 
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