Bangladesh vs. the U.S.: How much does it cost to make a denim shirt?

[the.paki]

(CNN) -- The collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh last week, which killed more than 500 workers, has highlighted serious issues with safety and poor pay for garment workers in the country. As our graphic illustrates, there are stark contrasts in the cost of making clothes in Bangladesh, compared to the U.S.
The garment industry accounts for 77% of Bangladesh's exports -- a $20 billion industry for the nation.
The European Union, Bangladesh's largest trade partner, said Tuesday that it was considering trade action against Bangladesh. U.S. State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell said businesses that operated in the collapsed building "appear to have links to numerous companies in the U.S. and Europe." He added they would work with U.S. companies on "improving working conditions, including in Bangladesh."

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/02/world/asia/bangladesh-us-tshirt/index.html?hpt=hp_c2

 

[OnlyPK]

This what I learnt in my Graduation in 2008.

 

[BrotherKantu]

This is what Capitalism is and that is why Capitalistic countries are with the help of our noora's and zardari's converting pakistan in to a poor country. This is what Imran Khan is trying to change.

Vote for Imran Khan
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[Raja Farhan Arif]

The shirt that cost you $52 is making a profit of almost $50 if made in Bangladesh
The same shirt is making a profit of $40 if made in the US
The employees at the store are making minimum salary !!
The rich people are getting richer and ...
... the stupid people are paying $52 for a shirt !!!