Bangladesh loses status as major tea exporter; rural tea pluckers have few options
This is the last in a three-article series on labor conditions in Bangladesh by Larry Luxner, a freelance journalist based
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Larry Luxner is a freelance writer with The Washington Diplomat and former editor of CubaNews. Born and raised in Miami and now based in Israel, Larry has reported from every country in the Western Hemisphere. His specialty is Latin America and the Middle East, and he’s written more than 2,000 articles for publications ranging from National Journal to Saudi Aramco World. Larry also runs an Internet-based stock photo agency at www.luxner.com.
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Desperate Bangladeshis turn to shipbreaking despite low wages and risk of death
This is the second in a three-article series on labor conditions in Bangladesh by Larry Luxner, a freelance journalist based
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‘Made in Bangladesh’ garment exports generate profits, but breed misery at home
This is the first in a three-article series on labor conditions in Bangladesh by Larry Luxner, a freelance journalist based
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