Rana Plaza collapse

The Rana Plaza collapse occurred on April 24, 2013, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, when an eight-story garment factory building unexpectedly fell. The building was illegally constructed with substandard materials and overloaded with factories producing clothing for international brands. The structural failure caused the deaths of over 1,100 workers and injured thousands. The disaster highlighted serious issues in clothing supply chains, including poor building safety standards, lack of proper inspections, and the exploitation of workers. It prompted global debate about ethical manufacturing practices and led to calls for improved safety regulations in the apparel industry.