German support for industry mishap victims
Senior Correspondent,
Published: 15 May 2013 11:10 AM BdST Updated: 15 May 2013 11:10 AM BdST
The Germany has pledged support to reintegrate Savar victims in jobs.
According to a media release, German government as part of its engagement in Bangladesh’s garment sector has committed to inject 2.5 million Euro for “Promotion of Social and Environmental Standards in the Industry” to help victims of industry mishaps.
The German Development Organisation (GIZ) and the Ministry of Commerce would implement the project that will also support other garment workers who suffered disabilities in different industrial accidents.

“We should not leave them alone.”
Last month’s collapse of Rana Plaza killed more than 1100 people mostly women garment workers.
Health minister A FM Ruhal Haque at a briefing on Wednesday said 286 workers were undergoing treatment in 29 hospitals and clinics in Dhaka and Savar.
Of them 180 were receiving treatments at eight government facilities, according to the health ministry, many of them lost limbs being trapped inside the debris.
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