Nearly a decade after the Rana Plaza collapse, Bangladesh is still one of the most dangerous countries for workers

Nearly a decade after the Rana Plaza collapse, Bangladesh is still one of the most dangerous countries for workers

Quartz - Latest stories·2022-06-06 16:00

A fire in a container facility set off a series of explosions on Saturday evening local time, killing at least 49 people in Bangladesh and injuring at least 150. The accident happened near Chattogram, Bangladesh’s main port.

The explosions, which involved containers including ones storing chemicals, caused casualties and damage to those living in the surroundings, which are densely populated. The army joined the local authorities in trying to extinguish the fire, while the injury count continues to rise. The authorities reportedly hadn’t immediately been able to reach the facility’s owners or any representatives, highlighting the lack of accountability surrounding industrial accidents in the country, which consistently ranks among the deadliest for workers.

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