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Bangladesh's garment workers impacted by Western buyers paying 10% less for clothes

NPR

By Shamim Chowdhury

Published October 31, 2024 at 5:12 AM EDT

Western brands are paying less for clothes manufactured in Bangladesh. Workers hope recent political changes in the country will lead to improvements in their conditions.

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Shamim Chowdhury

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