Rana Plaza Day 2025: Rallying for Justice, Safety, and Binding Change
Rana Plaza Day has been observed annually since the tragic collapse of the Rana Plaza building on April 24, 2013. Continuing this tradition, AFWA Bangladesh successfully commemorated Rana Plaza Day this year as well. Since 2023, the Alliance has actively marked this day to honor the victims and renew its commitment to workers' rights and safety.
On April 24, 2025, more than 100 leaders and members from ten affiliate organizations of AFWA - Bangladesh participated in the program. The event began at 10:30 AM with a rally in front of the Rana Plaza site, where participants carried banners highlighting key demands related to justice, accountability, and workers’ rights.
Following the rally, participants paid tribute by laying wreaths at the martyrs' memorial. The commemorative event continued with speeches and slogans focused on the urgent need to fulfill the long-standing demands of workers, ensure justice for the victims, and implement structural changes to prevent such tragedies in the future.
The event was attended by members of the National Committee, Women’s Committee, Youth Committee, and union representatives under the banner of AFWA Bangladesh. Their collective presence demonstrated unity and a strong movement for a safe and dignified garment sector in Bangladesh - where accountability is binding.
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