Factory Closures

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

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

Dimly lit, nearly empty garment factory in Bangladesh with rows of silent sewing machines, symbolizing widespread closures and economic distress.

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