In defence of sweat shops

The horrific building collapse in Bangladesh last week, which claimed more than 400 lives, has exposed the rampant violation of norms and the criminal-politician nexus that controls a part of the country’s garment industry. The owner of the building, who apparently lorded over the thugs of Dhaka and whose political connections enabled him to flout building rules with impunity, is facing a groundswell of local protests after being caught trying to escape the country.

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