How To Survive

Rana Plaza Tragedy: The Deadly Workplace Collapse

July 13, 2026·22 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

On April 24, 2013, the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, collapsed, marking the deadliest structural failure in modern history. This documentary delves into systemic failures, corporate negligence, and incredible survival stories, including Reshma Begum's, that impacted the global fashion industry. Our aim is to provide a factual, respectful, and historical account of this tragedy, raising awareness about workplace safety and human rights. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction & The Warning 02:29 - Chapter 1: The Cracks 07:26 - Chapter Two: The Rubble 09:08 - Chapter Three: The Fire 13:46 - Chapter Five: The Miracle 16:36 - Chapter Six: The Conspiracy 17:41 - Chapter 7: The Hidden Cost of Fast Fashion SUPPORT THE VICTIMS & GARMENT WORKERS: If you would like to learn more or support organizations advocating for safer working conditions and supporting garment workers in Bangladesh, consider visiting: Awaj Foundation Clean Clothes Campaign International Labour Organization (ILO) Bangladesh 00:00: Introduction & The Warning02:29: Chapter 1: The Cracks07:26: Chapter Two: The Rubble09:08: Chapter Three: The Fire13:46: Chapter Five: The Miracle16:36: Chapter Six: The Conspiracy17:41: Chapter 7: The Hidden Cost of Fast Fashion #RanaPlaza #Dhaka #Bangladesh #workplacesafety #humanrights #globalfashionindustry #ReshmaBegum #corporatenegligence #structuralfailure See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6a5285a2a191c9b805fb3658 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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