A decade after Bangladesh factory collapse, fast fashion refuses real reform

The Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in Bangladesh killed over 1,000 workers and highlighted dangerous conditions in the global clothing industry.
Two initiatives improved safety in 1/3 of Bangladesh's garment factories, yet major brands still oppose broad reforms.
Europe leads on supply chain reform, but the U.S. and brands like Gap and Walmart push corporate schemes that exclude unions.
The Bangladesh Accord has made over 1,600 factories safer for 2.5 million workers but lacks power on wages and job security.
The complex supply chain hinders accountability, allowing all and none to claim responsibility for an industry that still risks lives.