Extreme heat is creating a workplace health crisis in Bangladesh’s garment industry

Mongabay
Nov 6, 2026, 1:39 am118 ptsTrending
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)…

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