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Brutal Bangladesh Sweatshops Exposed
Posted by admin in culture bangladesh on February 18, 2011
We’ve all heard about the disgrace of sweatshops in Asia and other countries. Until you get first hand news of the horrible conditions in these places, it probably doesn’t seem ‘real’. Well it is. And it’s an ongoing tragedy throughout those countries. Following is an account of what Asian women are going through in these situations, specifically in the country of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is a country in South Asia that was formerly known as the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Even though the country has gone through domestic and international efforts to improve its economic situation, Bangladesh remains an underdeveloped and overpopulated country. For the majority of people who live there, the annual income is only $440US, and lower still for others.
Bangladesh grows massive quantities of rice, tea and mustard. Although two-thirds of its people are farmers, more than three quarters of the country’s earnings come from exports through the garment industry. The ‘industry’, which employs more than 3 million workers, exports an average of $5 billion worth of products! 90% of of its employees, or slaves if you will, are Asian women.
No tags for this post.Bangladesh Tourism – The Longest Natural Sea Beach: A Great Place for a Bangladesh Vacation
Posted by admin in culture bangladesh on February 18, 2011
What might be the reasons one would choose Bangladesh to be the place of their next vacation? Is there anything special to talk about? Anything to be remembered after the vacation? Anything special that cannot be enjoyed anywhere else? Okay, let me tell you then. Yes, there are. Bangladesh Tourism is blessed with a few unique gifts of nature you cannot enjoy anywhere else.
Bangladesh Tourism is relatively new. This is precisely the reason the world is unaware of these gems. These places are simply not advertised enough. It not advertised as “a dream vacation in Caribbean”. Of course Caribbean is a great place to plan a vacation. However, I humbly like to put my claim before you: A Bangladesh Vacation would not be less with the right choice of places. It is True.
There are two kinds of vacation hunters and visitors. The first group would be eager to get in the hotel right after getting off the plane. Take to shower, food and rest. The next day, they would go out with the tour operator or hotel guide. They would see what their guide wanted them to see, They would enjoy what their guide wanted them to enjoy. Then they would just go back. This group is great for historical sites or monuments seeing and not so good for an echo tourism. There is another group of visitors do better for ecotourism or a relaxed vacation. This group has imagination, is inquisitive and like to venture everything themselves. They would not walk away to see a beautiful waterfall in the mountain, walking 3-4 hours through the upward hilly jungle. They would touch, test and savour everything on the way.