RMG under heat stress crisis । Future of Work, Ep 1

As global temperatures shatter records, the backbone of the fashion world is reaching a breaking point. In this exclusive interview, Jason Judd, Executive Director, ILR Global Labour Institute, Cornell University, and labor economist Nazmul Hossain Avi discuss the escalating threat of heat stress in Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry. We explore: Worker health: The physiological toll of "wet-bulb" temperatures and the rise in heat-related illnesses. Productivity losses: Why extreme heat is not just a health crisis, but a massive threat to factory output and GDP. Future solutions: What policy shifts and technical adaptations are needed to protect 4 million+ workers? #RMGIndustry #ClimateChange #HeatStress #Bangladesh #Sustainability #LaborRights #CornellUniversity #FashionSupplyChain #WorkerSafety #ClimateJustice #GlobalLabor #Economy2026 #IndustryInsider ………………………………………………………………………………….. Subscribe to our channel for analytical content on industry, innovation, technology, investment, and products. To buy a subscription to Industry Insider magazine, email here: [email protected] ………………………………………………………………………………….. Follow us on our socials: Facebook:   / industryinsiderbd   Instagram:   / industryinsiderbd   LinkedIn:   / industry-insider-bd   X: https://x.com/iinsiderbd Web: https://industryinsiderbd.com/