Coronavirus disruptions deal severe blow to Bangladesh’s garment industry
By DW
27 June 2020 |
3:47 pm
As Bangladesh's garment factories gradually reopen, manufacturers are suffering from weak global demand amid the pandemic. Big fashion brands are still cancelling orders, adding to the plight of textile workers.
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