Extreme heat is creating a workplace health crisis in Bangladesh’s garment industry
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https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/11/extreme-heat-is-creating-a-workplace-health-crisis-in-bangladeshs-garment-industry/
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Rising temperatures in Bangladesh are creating an occupational health crisis for the 4.2 million workers in the country’s garment industry, reports Mongabay contributor Usraat Fahmidah. A World Bank report shows that maximum temperatures across the country have climbed by about 1.1° Celsius (2° Fahrenheit) since 1980. The country’s capital, Dhaka, hit a record 40.6°C (105°F) […]
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