Question

After the aftermath of the tragedy involving fire in garment factories in Bangladesh, it was found that the buildings were inspected by:

A) Dhaka's building-safety authority.
B) Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI).
C) Walmart's approved contractors.
D) Worker Rights Consortium.
E) Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility.

Answer 1

The building inspections of Rana Plaza in Dhaka, where a tragic collapse occurred in 2013, were conducted by the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI). The incident highlighted the need for better safety standards and led to contributions to the Rana Plaza Trust Fund by companies like Walmart.

Step-by-step explanation:

After the tragic collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 24, 2013, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,100 people and injuries to thousands more, inspections were found to have been carried out by the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI). This was a preventable disaster, where the owners of the garment factories within the building were aware of structural problems but failed to take necessary action. The Rana Plaza tragedy brought to light the urgent need for improved safety standards in the global garment industry and prompted various multinational companies, such as Walmart and The Children's Place, to donate to the families of the victims by contributing to the Rana Plaza Trust Fund.