Rana Plaza disaster

The Rana Plaza disaster occurred on April 24, 2013, when an eight-story building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, collapsed, resulting in the deaths of over 1,100 people and injuries to more than 2,500. The building housed several garment factories producing clothing for major global brands. Prior concerns about the building's structural safety were ignored, leading to the tragedy, which highlighted poor working conditions and safety standards in the garment industry. In the aftermath, there were calls for better labor practices and regulations, prompting initiatives to improve factory safety and workers' rights worldwide.