The dark side of Bangladesh leather
Tannery workers in South Asian country face life-threatening conditions while earning little more than $2 a day.
Published On 2 Dec 2013
The leather tanning industry remains a crucial part of the Bangladeshi economy.
Cheap Bangladeshi labour lowers the cost of leather goods sold in wealthy countries. However, the tannery workers, who early little more than $2 a day, face dire conditions as they are exposed to toxic chemicals and stink.
Al Jazeera’s Rob Reynolds reports from Dhaka.