Government and Trade
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Reform Calls Mount After Another Bangladesh Tragedy
A factory fire in the Mirpur district of Dhaka killed eight people late Wednesday, while the number of deaths in the Savar building collapse rose to 950.
— May 10, 2013
Another Fire Claims Eight Lives in Dhaka
Garment factory managing director among the dead.
— May 9, 2013
Bangladesh Officials Coming To D.C.
A delegation of officials will visit Washington to lobby to maintain preferential trade status for the Asian country’s textiles and apparel.
— May 9, 2013
House Passes Overtime Bill
Retail groups support the legislation, saying that it gives employees flexibility to meet family obligations.
— May 8, 2013
Frustrated Workers Protest in Bangladesh
Compensation checks are delayed as death toll tops 700.
— May 7, 2013
Brazil's Roberto Azevedo to be New WTO Chief
Defeats Mexico's Herminio Blanco in close tally.
— May 7, 2013
