Bangladesh Garment Factory Workers Face Heat-Related Challenges

• Mridula, a 20-year-old sewing operator in Dhaka, collapses due to heat at her garment factory.
• High temperatures in garment factories in Mirpur, northwest Dhaka, cause physical discomfort among workers.
• The global energy crisis affects garment factories in Savar and Ashulia, north of Dhaka, leading to operational challenges.
• Workers report difficulty tolerating the heat, impacting their productivity and well-being.
• The situation highlights the broader issue of climate change affecting labor conditions in Bangladesh's garment industry.