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As Bangladesh’s factories turn to surveillance and automation, garment workers feel the pressure. (restofworld.org)
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Facing competition from Vietnam and Cambodia, factories are using automation and surveillance to ramp up production and cut labor costs.

  • Automation in Dhaka’s garment factories is leading to job cuts, especially for women.
  • Smart surveillance devices monitor workers as factories struggle to compete globally.
  • Brands are “pleased” by smart factories that produce efficiently and quickly.
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