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Extreme heat is creating a workplace health crisis in Bangladesh’s garment industry

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Briefings

A 2025 study by Aaron Bach and colleagues at Griffith University in Australia indicates that peak indoor temperatures in Bangladesh's garment factories exceed 35°C on 37% of monitored days, with occasional spikes reaching 40°C. This extreme heat is causing a health crisis among 4.2 million workers, evidenced by documented cases of heat-related illness, dehydration, needle injuries, and falls. A 2024 National Guideline on Heat-Related Illness in Bangladesh focuses on outdoor labor but lacks data on indoor heat impacts, leaving a critical gap in understanding chronic health risks. The article reports on these findings but does not provide causal claims or specific forecasts beyond the observed data.

Key points

• Peak indoor temperatures in Bangladesh's garment factories exceed 35°C on 37% of monitored days, with occasional spikes reaching 40°C during peak summer months.
• A 2025 study by Aaron Bach and colleagues at Griffith University in Australia documents physical tolls including heat-related illness, dehydration, needle injuries, and falls among 4.2 million workers.

Context

The article reports on extreme heat in Bangladesh's garment industry, citing a 2025 study by Aaron Bach from Griffith University in Australia. The study found peak indoor temperatures exceed 35°C on 37% of monitored days. The article was originally published on Mongabay.

Limitations

Systemic data on indoor heat-related illness remains scarce, and the 2024 National Guideline on Heat-Related Illness focuses on outdoor labor rather than indoor conditions. The evidence is limited to a 2025 study and a 2024 guideline report, with no additional background or additional context provided.

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