The Rana Plaza factory collapse was an industrial disaster that occurred on 24 April 2013 in Bangladesh where an eight-story commercial building collapsed due to structural failure killing 1,134 people and injuring approximately 2,500 others. It is considered the deadliest garment-factory accident in history.
Imagine if your school building suddenly collapsed because it wasn't built properly - that's what happened with the Rana Plaza factory collapse but on a much larger scale.
Industrial Disaster: An event caused by industrial companies or their processes resulting in harmful effects.
Structural Failure: Occurs when a structure loses its ability to support its intended load due to external factors or flaws within its design or construction process.
Garment Industry Exploitation: Refers to the mistreatment of workers in the garment industry, often through poor working conditions, low wages, and violation of labor rights.
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