The Apparel Workers Are in the Highest Vulnerability Due to COVID-19: a Study on the Bangladesh Apparel Industry

The pandemic COVID-19 affects the global economy which can be been called a cause for the labor market and economic crisis. The study has been conducted to understand the impact of COVID19 on apparel workers. The relevant academic literature publication, reports, newspapers, webpages, have been used for data collection. The study has found that the apparel workers in Bangladesh Garments Industry are in the highest vulnerability situation due to the COVID-19. Due to the shortage of raw materials, the factory owners have to close down the factory. Moreover, global brands and retailers canceled production orders and deferred the payment. As a result, the apparel workers have to go back to their house without any payment. Moreover, during the lockdown, a…