La Mia Musa

Bangladesh

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Dejected garment workers stand outside a permanently closed factory in Bangladesh, symbolizing the widespread job losses and industry crisis.
The Atelier

Bangladesh garment factory closures slash output, 457 reported

In Gazipur's Board Bazar, the permanent closure of Unique Designers & Unique Washing Ltd alone cost approximately 2,200 employees their jobs.

Elin Björklund·June 27, 2026
Dejected Bangladeshi garment workers stand outside a closed factory in the Ashulia industrial zone due to plummeting global orders.
The Dispatch

7,784 Bangladesh garment workers laid off amid plummeting global orders

In the Ashulia industrial zone alone, 35 garment factories dismissed about 5,000 workers between January and May, a grim reality for Bangladesh's vital apparel sector, according to WWD .

Kian Ansari·June 13, 2026
Dimly lit, nearly empty garment factory in Bangladesh with rows of silent sewing machines, symbolizing widespread closures and economic distress.
The Runway

Bangladesh garment suppliers face economic pressure from closures

Out of approximately 1,500 garment factories monitored in Dhaka and Chattogram, only about 300 remain operational.

Leo Moretti·May 22, 2026