“Bangladesh garment factories become second schools for women”

Key points

• Japanese-run plants in Bangladesh are expanding roles beyond manufacturing.
• Factories teach sewing, quality control, and responsibility to female workers.
• Women with limited schooling gain educational empowerment through work.
• The program highlights workplace-based learning alongside formal education.
• Workers Saleha and Resmi Akter are highlighted as 'five-star workers' for skills.