VOICED : Garment workers protest as Bangladesh

A tragic building collapse in Bangladesh trapped over 2000 people, with hundreds confirmed dead. Rescue efforts continue as volunteers join teams to find survivors. The building housed garment factories for brands like Primark and Mango, where workers had raised safety concerns. Despite visible cracks, managers forced workers back inside, leading to the disaster. The incident sparked protests, highlighting poor working conditions in Bangladesh's textile industry, the world's second-largest clothing exporter.

What was the primary focus of the rescue teams after the building collapse?

• To document the incident

• To rescue survivors

• To clear the debris

• To recover valuable items

What was the building primarily used for before it collapsed?

• A school

• Garment factories

• A residential complex

• A shopping mall

Which brands were mentioned as having their clothes produced in the collapsed building?

• Primark and Mango

• Gap and Uniqlo

• H&M and Zara

• Nike and Adidas

What triggered the panic among the workers before the building collapsed?

• A fire alarm

• An earthquake

• Visible cracks in the building

• A power outage

What broader issue does the disaster highlight about Bangladesh's textile industry?

• Lack of skilled labor

• Poor working conditions

• Limited market access

• High production costs