It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Rubana Huq

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23 January 2023

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Apparel plays an important part as the country's single largest industry, accounting for more than 80% of Bangladesh's total export revenue. It employs over four million people, of which 2 in 3 (more than 65%) are women.

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