Made in Bangladesh: 10 years after the deadly Rana Plaza collapse - The Fifth Estate

[@m.e.345]

Wow.. The Fifth Estate hits it out of the ballpark again.. excellent documentary.

[@m.e.345]

What can we do as individuals to help?

[@northerngurl6178]

And yet Joe Fresh is still in business, Canadians were outraged for about 5 minutes after this happened, then went on to put it out of memory, this story should never have died with those victims.

[@masshomegrower]

And their government shouldn't forget either. There just as much as fault as Joe fresh

[@Viewer-qm3qx]

Are you Canadian? I'm still not impressed

[@northerngurl6178]

@Viewer-qm3qx yes I'm Canadian, I remember this story, so sad

[@mangotwiss]

The fifth Estate, please do not stop reporting. The type of professionalism you dedicate on your reports IS BEYOND.! l would've loved to be a professional journalist as you are guys!

[@leonnehaaijman4709]

Amen to that.

[@cruisinonaduck]

Agreed. Absolutely the best investigative show in Canada ❤

[@Jsarmy87124]

That's changed nothing people still gonna buy Sad truths

[@osmia]

This is quality - revisiting a previous story so it doesn't fade into the public subconscious

[@TheDd2402]

I am a Bangladeshi Canadian and here’s what you should do. Stopping to buy at Joe Fresh or Zara or H&M really doesn’t solve the problem. There has to be a minimum floor price for each garment item that ensures safety, ethics and fair wage for these people. As ACCORD came along to fix the safety of the workers there needs to be a new ACCORD to establish floor prices of each piece of garment produced.

[@m.e.345]

Yeah.. but when/how is that going to happen? ..I think Canadians in the know should boycott Joe Fresh etc.. otherwise this documentary will quite possibly be forgotten and in the end, have done nothing.

[@m.e.345]

There seem to be brands on the internet which claim to pay their workers a "living wage".

[@richardcarroll9864]

No. I want my.clothes as cheap as possible!!!

[@Viewer-qm3qx]

​@@richardcarroll9864 I highly doubt you wear Joe Fresh. Sounds like you get your clothes from the dum*p. News flash, the cheapest clothing is 2nd hand clothing which often still has tags.. So buying Jf isn't as frugal as you seem to think it is. I'm pretty sure you're just trying to display your ignorance..

[@Ann-sj4pt]

Maybe use companies like Vinted or other Second hand places.

[@zooedca]

People need to stop shopping at Lablaws and the other brands manufacturing there. Lablaws already gouges its customers for record profits, $621-million per quarter for 2.5 billion profits in 2023. There are other alternatives out there.

[@Janewomanpower]

Yes we all need to ban together and protest across Canada.

[@eugenelaporte8159]

Corporate greed at its lowest.

[@PlatinumIrishrose]

I never buy labels new. The second hand stores are where I shop, except for underwear. Those I do buy new.

[@zooedca]

@@PlatinumIrishrose Problem is all those are also made in sweat shops. So unless you make your own clothes we are caught between a rock and a hard place

[@angelaortiz3406]

The richer got rich, and the poor poor, that is so sad that these women are living like this, shame, shame, shame🙏🏼

[@hridoymorshed604]

what? u sound like never been to school. do u know how the economy aka money works?

[@TheKayc136]

My heart aches watching this and all those who died and were injured. Aruti/ Shumi is such a beautiful, dignified woman. You can see in her eyes though the pain she is suffering, both mentally and physically. The companies should still be supporting her, and the other people involved. .

[@ak6885]

we need to band together and boycott these brands. these companies should be forced to compensate the victims.

[@camelkarma]

I am going to buy more in UK as inflation is high

[@maxmax-vi2mw]

I will wear those brands with pride. If those factories were in your country and you were not skilled at anything else you would also be working there. So who cares. Someone have to do it, do you want to sew clothes?

[@trixie6793]

Yes. I'll sign a petition to get weston to pay, he is worth 4.3,000,000.00 Its time Stole Long enough.

[@MadelineBlackburn]

8:31 l have not shopped Loblaws or Joe Fresh since Rana. Thanks for bringing it to our attention again. Money and power, when will it be human beings , poor or rich.

[@OtakuBhai]

thanks for your support in all those years.

[@TLAR24]

I feel that anyone that sells clothing should be transparent in where their products are coming from. Even small business. There are companies out there that sell bulk clothing and get the product from Bangladesh but no where on the site does it tell you where the products are made. Make it known for people to be able to make better decisions.

[@YoliePolie]

Buy second hand, there's enough clothing on the planet to last a century.

[@vickythefist7062]

Too right really annoys me .and then we send all our old clothes abroad to pollute other countries disgusting

[@robbiewotherspoon6042]

Thanks Mark ,journalist team ! The company, government ,industry rapping the workers of a just wage from the existing market ? Wow humanity ?

[@yujiacao]

These companies and CEOs have already taken huge advantage of cheap labors from poor countries, at least at least give these poor people a safe working enviornment. If there is reincarnation, i wish god no matter what god turn these CEOs and corrupt government officials to these poor worker and let them get a dose of their own medicine.

[@bdloosetalk]

Thanks Fifth State . Yet another justice served to the people and showcase the power of journalism.

[@jeffliu4203]

My heart went out for these poor people. The conditions in these 3rd world countries are so woeful that, it's a luxury to value lives there. Thank you for still remembering these poor souls! And Mark, you are unfazed to become the least welcomed person any where you went. Kudos to your courage! You probably think you may become part of the solution, but the factory owners and the stake holders more likely think you are part of a problem. I am sure that factory owner has had his MBA degree taken, as his answer sounded like straight out of textbook. If you continued, you may about to incite a revolution.

[@leonnehaaijman4709]

Loblaw: a lot of empty words and promises. A LOT.

[@evelynschatz643]

Loblaws & Joe Fresh should be ashamed of themselves & these rich owners will stand before the Maker of these who cry out!!!

[@ΡούλαΛουκάκη]

NEVER bought Joe fresh and fast fashion in general, I prefer to save a buy one good quality item a year then their garbage

[@Shahajalal-q4n]

Very painful memory of Bangladesh

[@hildaharkin]

I’ll never buy Joe Fresh again

[@GimpSimp-nf1cv]

Joe mama would be proud.

[@rainorshine7816]

I will NEVER buy Joe Fresh again I don’t care how cheap the clothes are I prefer quality over quantity Sustainable clothing and living wages for workers

[@IloveCamels335]

But that's not what will happen as a consequence. There are still millions more that will still buy there. And in case everyone stopped buying cheap clothes then it does not solve the problem either. Then their garment industry goes down and all these people don't have any job at all and cannot survive. So your way of thinking is not the solution.

[@ΡούλαΛουκάκη]

boycott these brands ASAP

[@colettewithlove]

I want to know the rest of the companies that are responsible too! Canada have too many secrets for me

[@Por2ugal]

Aritzia is another

[@LexSuarez-rf2et]

I worked at Joe Fresh for about a decade in sourcing, production, and development. Each season our margin goals would be set higher than the previous. We usually met those goals and saw profits sore throughout the years. Besides bonuses being based on performance, no one ever saw a raise. Promotions were seen among the inner circles of executives. The company made efforts to vet its factories, but given the cost breakdowns and the units purchased, I doubt that those facilities were any better than Rana Plaza. It was a shame to see huge efforts go into clothing produced in questionable sites and of quality that would allow for few wears.

[@prabhdeepdhahan1147]

Can't buy anything anywhere without it being made by exploited workers.

[@Ashinle]

You guys do some criminally underrated work. Keep doing the world's work these are an absolute necessity.

[@samlantier4268]

One of the wretched countries in the world where the rich and powerful, in business or govt displays the worst negligence and total indifference in safety and security to their own people. Building illegal multistoried building in a swamp by bribing govt inspectors and officials from the lowest level to the highest including Ministers, Engineers, MPs and Union leaders. A building that not only holds tens of thousands of Industrial workers, but tons of industrial machineries was destined to collapse from the day the foundation was laid. With the increase in corruption and no accountability, more disasters are waiting to happen.

[@mg79277]

I think it is only realistic to conclude that as long as our meek gouvernements allow their billionaire political supporters to get away with putting peoples lives at stake nothing will change. The world will continue to be polluted with all this throw away clothes mainly made with cheap chemical fabrics more people will stay poor or die and the more the planet will suffer. Greed has taken the place of civility All word salad from everyone except the victims

[@fionagregory9147]

All of M&S clothes are made in Bangladesh.

[@rainorshine7816]

Pay workers in Bangladesh a living wage Where is your humanity? #GalenWeston

[@brunomckay1875]

About time there was a full blown Parliamentary Hearing or a Royal Commission to force change. Its all about the dollars at the end of the day.

[@vickythefist7062]

EVERYONE Should refuse to buy ANYTHING from joe fresh . Disgusting cheap skates

[@monicadubois4334]

really is it better today answer no just hide it in a poorer country and the large corperations just walk away. you all forget money is king and people are cheap.. dead and poor people are hard to hear.

[@monicascott2354]

The Rana Plaza collapse changed my way of thinking forever. I stopped buying retail because of that young mother having to deliver her baby- TRAPPED -under the rubble. Gut wrenching.

[@bhikaribaba34]

Thanks - The Fifth Estate - Mark Kelley. Exploitation of Labor has been going on in Bangladesh for several decades and unfortunately no improvement. There is "Talk the Talk but not Walk the Walk"

[@hollydisanto9148]

Thanks for the reminder. 🙏

[@amityleo]

Excellent documentary Fifth Estate, since i lived in Bangladesh before, i know how corrupt the chain is!

[@susanhykaway1676]

Thank you for opening my eyes to this.. its disappointing and disgusting the way humans treat others

[@ConstanceSlanina]

... The way beasts treat humans. As corporations are beasts

[@diannebrunet4969]

I’m not surprised that the Lawblaws CEO denied an interview because he’s currently TOO BUSY SCREWING CANADIANS ON FOOD PRICING

[@abstract7073]

I don’t buy Joe Fresh

[@camelkarma]

I buy

[@sidthekid4730]

Brilliant video 📹. Please do one on Pakistan 🇵🇰 garment industry etc, as mentioned.

[@HasanMahabub-w5r]

Boycot Joe fresh

[@Lncccccc]

It's unjust news reporting that doesn't tell the complete story. It does not address both sides of the controversy. The Fifth Estate don't even properly request permission before interviewing someone who isn't accessible to the public for security reasons. If this type of media is accurate and impartial, it will properly obtain permission before conducting an interview. The Fifth Estate is aware of their behaviour and doesn't meet the standards of fairness and truth in broadcasting. I urge you to reapply, attend the broadcasting course, and review the laws guiding fair interviews. Rather it scandalous, suspicious and one sided media. Go back and think on your previous reports.

[@Jean-gf3fi]

Once again, quality journalism & professional reporting! Thank you for re-visiting this situation

[@GimpSimp-nf1cv]

In Bangladesh, expectations are skewed. A majority of the population might engage in activities that defy societal norms for additional income. The remaining 1% consists of the extremely wealthy who seem indifferent to such concerns.

[@donyahome]

I feel sorry for those people 😢 The big brands name using them and taking advantage of their needs 😢😢😢

[@nom5205]

I dont understand how a canadian import company under contract with a foreign manufacturer can be held responsible for things like worker rights, building safety and laws in those foreign countries. What about all the goods imported from china, the foods imported from Africa and Brazil..?? Do we send inspectors there...to all those factories, or do we allow those countries to manage and regulate themselves...???

[@TheRajuSharma]

Thank you for sharing this

[@susystewart5139]

Thank you!! Fifth Estate for doing this. Thank you!!

[@TheMissDebyluv]

This event caused me to stop buying fast fashion

[@genuinefreewilly5706]

Great follow up and journalism

[@veronicaleyba929]

Just discovered these wonderful documentaries 👌

[@ivytales2571]

amazing documentary !

[@stephanienguyen6992]

DON'T BUY IF NOT: Made in Canada, USA, AUSTRALIA, PARIS, UK, ITALY.

[@efolinsky]

Things can be advertised as made in those countries if the end product is made there but 99% of it was made in another….. high end brands have been called out for this

[@johnbethea4505]

Didn't I see a USSR hammer and scythe in front of where the building stood. Why was it there???

[@johnbethea4505]

@@TheUnknownVideographer thanks. Then their Communist government should take care of them. We here in the USA 🇺🇸 have enough trouble trying to take of millions of illegals, the Socialist and Commies here.

[@abstract7073]

@@TheUnknownVideographerBut, this is Bangladesh, which was East Bengal before it was partitioned off when Pakistan was created, naming it East Pakistan, a part of Pakistan. West Bengal in India and Bangladesh (which was East Bengal when it was a part of India) have communists leanings, yet their workers are treated this badly….

[@GimpSimp-nf1cv]

“Do you see that as conflict of interest. No.” I fell from my chair.

[@ruuutbear]

Is there anyway to help shumi

[@cherchuhaikieu4328]

I think we have the same problem everywhere. Greedy people in power sucking the blood out of their citizens.

[@zombiechicken7114]

Maybe dont dox...name and address and face...of your informant??

[@vickythefist7062]

OMG i thought a couple of hundred sied not over a thousand. Thays terrible and sick

[@ShashVimi]

Anyone working for companies that doesn’t care about workers Please voice your concerns trust me these companies are millionaires.

[@tristanmason7405]

Meanwhile a citizen urinates on the death ground of his fellow citizens! And it’s filmed!

[@afrobian1]

This is good journalism.

[@MamaMerton]

So now what? Made a great program, surely a lot of views for the CBC, but what about the employees and victims? Does anything change for them?

[@404errornew]

Top Class Journalism.

[@Hi__5]

The final words are chilling… 😢

[@jadedqueen3619]

I feel helpless, is there a way we can help those 2 ladies to get an education and hopefully leave those sweatshops behind? We can boycott JF but do we know where all the other garments are made?

[@maryjocully8806]

Such a friggin insulting business that cares nothing about their workers lives. Thank you for getting the message out.

[@Fzforoz2023]

No one is gonna do anything rich people doesn't care about worker's

[@Viewer-qm3qx]

Who was I'm charge of inspections of buildings and the structure? Who was supposed to insure the structure was safe for staff??

[@2nd_of_3]

It saddens me that there aren’t more views for this. This is a pertinent issue unlike the political nightmare that has overshadowed EVERYTHING else 😢

[@fllares2816]

thank you!

[@Por2ugal]

This is a great story and why I stopped purchasing fast fashion a long time ago!!!

[@magicofkarpaty103]

So sorry, Guy's

[@timothybyers]

Many Canadian politicians are business owners as well. Most do not treat their employees this bad. It is almost always about profit.

[@Viewer-qm3qx]

I can't even remember the last time I got a new outfit. Working full time here and can't afford new clothes..

[@rainorshine7816]

#BoycottJoeFresh

[@hannahwahu8842]

Sadly corruption and negligence is everywhere, the rich are getting richer the poor are also getting poorer and for those who are working hard to break those bridges you must sweat and really sweat in order to achieve that goal. That is the state of the world and how much you get angry at those people who are taking advantage of others there is nothing you can do and it's already established and people are not ready to change that mostly those who hold powerful positions

[@rainorshine7816]

#GalenWestonJR is a monster

[@ShashVimi]

I do not buy Joe fresh clothing so sad. These are humans not animal please these brands should treat people with dignity.

[@Por2ugal]

So it’s okay for animals to be exploited but not humans?

[@isabelc2131]

Wow, chosen blindness at it's best. Exploit animals, just not the precious humans.

[@fishyfish7042]

loblaws should be blamed for grocery scammy pricing or bread price fixing in Canada but not for joe fresh Rana plaza disaster in Bangladesh. 30 out of 300 bangladesh mps are garment factory owners, fixing will take some time.

[@rainorshine7816]

#Galenweston is a monster

[@in_tasin]

Certainly, following the Rana Plaza incident, the administration has undertaken numerous initiatives to enhance the security of the RMG sector through modernization. As a result, we now boast the highest number of green factories in the country.

[@GimpSimp-nf1cv]

Bs.

[@GimpSimp-nf1cv]

90% of your population is being exploited by the unscrupulous 10%. Shame on you.

[@in_tasin]

@@GimpSimp-nf1cv Just google it! I'm not claiming we're the best, but we've addressed many problems and made significant improvements.

[@JASONBORNEification]

Some people just forget about humanity over money. Sadly that is a dark side of bangladesh. whats even more sad is canadian companies are no different and takes advantage and by the way I believe the Bgmea president is bangladeshi canadian which fifth estate did not mention and thats a bigger shame because he did not sound like he cares about safety and regulation of workers.

[@rainorshine7816]

#boycottjoefresh

[@mrsjackson9822]

Uhm….3:08

[@justanotherperson584]

Shame on Joe Freash and factory owners placing their money maker community in poverty. Very very sad. These are human people working 11 hour days six days a week for what? Change is an understatement. Rana should have these people taken care of……all expenses……everything. Homes, healthcare and all it takes to live comfortably.

[@brigittepicard8008]

Names of clothing companies we should boycott in Canada

[@Por2ugal]

Most clothing companies operate this way

[@feliciawright1750]

It's odd. That this is not a real brand, joe fresh is a dollar store brand, and doesn't need to be made.

[@mexicanmomo]

Feel sorry for these people. But root cause is economy of Bangladesh. Bangladesh has probably highest population density on earth, I may be wrong . Though population growth is managed now, but It has a huge population. Also technologically or scientifically, It is underdeveloped and apart from apparel exports, It has almost nothing to export. Being an Islamic country, It is going down in the mess gradually . What Bangladesh gov can do is 1> Strict 1 child policy like China 2> Must technical and science education for all kids up to higher classes 3> Ask high tech industries to setup shops, not just manufacturing, but design. 4> Control Islamists and allow science and knowldge.

[@GregPetaSmith]

Horrendous situation 😢 but (as an arrested development fan), am I the only one who can’t take ‘loblaw’ seriously! 😂

[@disliked1390]

This definetly seem like a good and honest culture. The exact kind of people we need in Canada. Hope Trudeau opens the doors wide open. All I see are future doctors and lawyers

[@johannesswartbooi1478]

That's a very poor human rights, please stop the poverty that's greediness and it's evil. 😢😢

[@rec.thecritic]

Why can't Canadian companies hire people within Canada?

[@Zayden.]

"now I have no more dreams". This is what capitalism reduces people to. Communism is the one and only solution to this.

[@GimpSimp-nf1cv]

Laughs in Cuba.

[@pamelastanfill8500]

Money is the root of all evil. These poor humans are proof.

[@ahamedularefin9426]

Next time this journalists will not get visa to get into Bangladesh

[@susystewart5139]

shame shame shame. One day we will stand before Almighty God to give an answer. He for sure cares what heppens to these poor people

[@zombiechicken7114]

It should not be possible to be part of government and a business owner as you are compromised. Its repulsive to see that smug man say nothings happened yet. Of course the accord could not involve the owners because that would also compromise their work.

[@davidallen346]

The people who did construction on these death trap buildings is very much at fault as well 😒