Maternity leave is expanding in Bangladesh, but garment workers still struggle for childcare
Bangladesh extended maternity leave to 120 days in April 2026. But for new garment worker mothers, the challenge remains: Who cares for their babies when they return to 10–14-hour shifts?
Where: Vietnam, Bangladesh, United States
Exact coordinates
vietnam: 14.060, 108.280
bangladesh: 23.680, 90.360
united states: 37.090, -95.710
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