Form & Taste

Bangladesh

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An empty garment factory floor in Bangladesh with rows of silent sewing machines, symbolizing widespread factory closures and job losses.
Fashion

Bangladesh garment factory closures displace thousands of workers

In just under two years, 457 factories across Bangladesh's industrial zones have permanently shut their doors, leaving thousands jobless and signaling a severe economic contraction.

Adrianne Cole·June 27, 2026
Exterior of a closed garment factory in Bangladesh with empty gates and dejected workers leaving, symbolizing widespread layoffs due to falling international orders.
Collections

Bangladesh garment factories lay off 1,900 workers amid falling orders

Nearly 1,900 workers were laid off from Al-Muslim Group's seven garment factories in Bangladesh, a stark indicator of plummeting international purchase orders.

Adrianne Cole·June 13, 2026
Garment factory workers in Bangladesh enduring heat and power outages, impacting production.
Brands

Bangladesh garment suppliers struggle amid economic pressure

Factories across Bangladesh now turn off fans and coolers due to energy cuts, directly impacting garment production for global markets, according to Devdiscourse .

Luca Bianchi·May 22, 2026