As Bangladesh’s factories turn to surveillance and automation, garment workers feel the pressure. (restofworld.org)
from Tea@programming.dev to technology@lemmy.world on 06 Mar 2025 14:23
https://programming.dev/post/26450781

Facing competition from Vietnam and Cambodia, factories are using automation and surveillance to ramp up production and cut labor costs.

• Automation in Dhaka’s garment factories is leading to job cuts, especially for women.
• Smart surveillance devices monitor workers as factories struggle to compete globally.
• Brands are “pleased” by smart factories that produce efficiently and quickly.

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