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Bangladesh garment factory workers bear the brunt of rising temperatures

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Briefings

A 20-year-old sewing operator named Mridula collapsed in a Dhaka garment factory due to heat stress, leading to jaundice and dehydration. This incident highlights rising temperatures in Bangladesh's garment sector, where 4.2 million workers face occupational health risks. The city reached 40.6°C in April 2023, marking a record high in decades, while the country's maximum temperature has risen 1.1°C since 1980. The article notes that 60% of workers are women and that heat exacerbates conditions for those with high blood pressure.

Key points

• A 20-year-old sewing operator named Mridula collapsed in a Dhaka garment factory due to heat stress, requiring medical attention and resulting in jaundice.
• Bangladesh's maximum temperature reached 40.6°C in April 2023, marking a record high in decades for the city.

Context

This article reports on a specific heat-related incident in Bangladesh's garment industry, where workers face rising temperatures. The findings are supported by World Weather Attribution data and World Bank reports on temperature trends since 1980.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single reported incident involving one worker; broader occupational health data is not provided. The article does not supply additional background on the economic or long-term health impacts beyond the immediate heat stress case.

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