Abuse uncovered at Bangladesh factory with links to UK brand
An ITV Exposure investigation uncovers pressures, abuse and violence as well as locked fire doors and lies about health and safety behind the closed doors of Dhaka's sweatshops.
Background: Rana Plaza factory collapse
More than 1,100 people werekilled and more than 2,500 injured after the eight-storey Rana Plaza factory building near Dhaka, Bangladesh collapsed on 24th April last year.
A government investigation found that poor quality construction materials and building code violations were among the "series of irregularities" that caused the collapse inthe factory which was linked to several high street names in the UK.
Background: Rana Plaza factory collapse
At least 112 people were killed when a fire swept through a garment factory on the outskirts of Bangladesh's capital in November last year.
Read more: Bangladesh fire leaves 112 dead
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ITV investigation uncovers abuse in Dhaka sweatshop
ITV Exposure investigation uncovers pressures, abuse, violence and safety dangers behind the closed doors of Dhaka's sweatshops.