Primark pledges financial help for victims of Bangladesh factory collapse
Rescuer Didar Hossain said the woman and her newborn baby boy were found under a pile of concrete pillars
Pressure: Demonstrators outside clothing retailer Primark in London on Saturday
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Budget fashion firm Primark today promised to compensate victims of the Bangladesh clothing factory disaster.The British chain said it would provide long-term aid for children who lost parents in the tragedy, those injured and make payments to the families of the deceased.Owner Associated British Foods refused to give an estimated bill for the move.It follows pressure on the company which was among a number that used the factory. A protest was held outside Primark’s flagship store in London on Saturday. Organisers, the charity War on Want, said Primark should pay compensation to relatives of the dead.Around 300 of the 3,000 workers died when the Rana Plaza complex in Dhaka collapsed last week.Associated British Foods said it had already provided emergency aid to families caught up in the disaster. In a statement, it added: “Primark will also pay compensation to the victims of this disaster who worked for its supplier. "This will include the provision of long-term aid for children who have lost parents, financial aid for those injured and payments to the families of the deceased."We shall be reviewing our commitments constantly to ensure that they meet the needs of the victims as the tragedy continues to unfold.“Primark notes the fact that its supplier shared the building with those of other retailers. "We are fully aware of our responsibility. We urge these other retailers to come forward and offer assistance.”
Rescuer Didar Hossain said the woman and her newborn baby boy were found under a pile of concrete pillars
Pressure: Demonstrators outside clothing retailer Primark in London on Saturday
REUTERS
Budget fashion firm Primark today promised to compensate victims of the Bangladesh clothing factory disaster.The British chain said it would provide long-term aid for children who lost parents in the tragedy, those injured and make payments to the families of the deceased.Owner Associated British Foods refused to give an estimated bill for the move.It follows pressure on the company which was among a number that used the factory. A protest was held outside Primark’s flagship store in London on Saturday. Organisers, the charity War on Want, said Primark should pay compensation to relatives of the dead.Around 300 of the 3,000 workers died when the Rana Plaza complex in Dhaka collapsed last week.Associated British Foods said it had already provided emergency aid to families caught up in the disaster. In a statement, it added: “Primark will also pay compensation to the victims of this disaster who worked for its supplier. "This will include the provision of long-term aid for children who have lost parents, financial aid for those injured and payments to the families of the deceased."We shall be reviewing our commitments constantly to ensure that they meet the needs of the victims as the tragedy continues to unfold.“Primark notes the fact that its supplier shared the building with those of other retailers. "We are fully aware of our responsibility. We urge these other retailers to come forward and offer assistance.”