Bangladesh Safety Accord Releases Factory Data

WASHINGTON — The Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, signed by more than 90 retailers and brands, two global labor federations and several Bangladeshi unions, released comprehensive data on Thursday on 1,566 apparel factories covered by the binding agreement.

The accord’s announcement was followed by the release of a new report by a separate labor rights group accusing an alleged Gap Inc. contractor in Bangladesh of pervasive worker’s right abuses.