Kalpona Akter
Founder & Executive Director, Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity
The former child garment factory-worker is an influential activist figurehead defending workers’ rights in Bangladesh and beyond.
The BoF Podcast: Activist Kalpona Akter on Improving the Lives of Bangladeshi Garment Workers
Speaking at BoF VOICES, the founder of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity outlines her campaign to establish fairer, safer working conditions across the garment industry.
The BoF Podcast: Activist Kalpona Akter on Improving the Lives of Bangladeshi Garment Workers
Speaking at BoF VOICES, the founder of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity outlines her campaign to establish fairer, safer working conditions across the garment industry.
6 Years After Rana Plaza, Worker Safety Is Under Threat in Bangladesh Again
Bangladesh’s deadly Rana Plaza disaster in 2013 sparked an unprecedented effort to improve worker conditions, but life for the country’s garment workers remains difficult and now the industry’s flagship safety initiative is under threat.
6 Years After Rana Plaza, Worker Safety Is Under Threat in Bangladesh Again
Bangladesh’s deadly Rana Plaza disaster in 2013 sparked an unprecedented effort to improve worker conditions, but life for the country’s garment workers remains difficult and now the industry’s flagship safety initiative is under threat.
Kylie Jenner Gives Ulta Beauty Some Gloss
This week, everyone will be talking about Ulta Beauty's first financial results since partnering with Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian, Versace and Chanel's pre-fall shows in New York and Victoria's Secret's controversial television special. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Kylie Jenner Gives Ulta Beauty Some Gloss
This week, everyone will be talking about Ulta Beauty's first financial results since partnering with Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian, Versace and Chanel's pre-fall shows in New York and Victoria's Secret's controversial television special. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Inside VOICES 2018
The rise of big tech, the power of collaboration, a multifaceted understanding of the world and social activism were among the top topics at VOICES, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.
Inside VOICES 2018
The rise of big tech, the power of collaboration, a multifaceted understanding of the world and social activism were among the top topics at VOICES, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.
Improving the Life of a Bangladeshi Garment Worker: Activist Kalpona Akter
As the founder and executive director of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity (BCWS), Akter campaigns for worker safety, fair wages and the right to labour unions.
Improving the Life of a Bangladeshi Garment Worker: Activist Kalpona Akter
As the founder and executive director of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity (BCWS), Akter campaigns for worker safety, fair wages and the right to labour unions.
Tune In: #BoFVOICES 2018 Live Stream
Watch the inspiring talks of Stella McCartney, Alber Elbaz and more in real-time.
Tune In: #BoFVOICES 2018 Live Stream
Watch the inspiring talks of Stella McCartney, Alber Elbaz and more in real-time.
You're Invited to Watch #BoFVOICES Live
Sonam K Ahuja is the latest speaker to join an exciting line up of inspiring talks on Thursday, November 29 and Friday, November 30.
You're Invited to Watch #BoFVOICES Live
Sonam K Ahuja is the latest speaker to join an exciting line up of inspiring talks on Thursday, November 29 and Friday, November 30.
Francesca Bellettini, Huda Kattan, Adut Akech, Michèle Lamy and Kalpona Akter Are the Latest Speakers for VOICES 2018
The five power women are the latest names to join an exciting and inspirational group of speakers at BoF's Annual Gathering for Big Thinkers to be held in Oxfordshire, UK later this month.
Francesca Bellettini, Huda Kattan, Adut Akech, Michèle Lamy and Kalpona Akter Are the Latest Speakers for VOICES 2018
The five power women are the latest names to join an exciting and inspirational group of speakers at BoF's Annual Gathering for Big Thinkers to be held in Oxfordshire, UK later this month.
Fashion to Die For
Kalpona Akter is worried for her life. Her support for the Bangladeshi garment workers who produce more than $30 billion worth of fashion for Western retailers every year puts her at odds with powerful factory owners and the country’s ‘industrial police.’
Fashion to Die For
Kalpona Akter is worried for her life. Her support for the Bangladeshi garment workers who produce more than $30 billion worth of fashion for Western retailers every year puts her at odds with powerful factory owners and the country’s ‘industrial police.’
Fashion Embraces Optimism at the #BoF500 Gala
Carine Roitfeld, Tommy Hilfiger, Alexi Lubomirski, Bella and Gigi Hadid and other leaders from around the world celebrated the #BoF500 during New York Fashion Week.
Fashion Embraces Optimism at the #BoF500 Gala
Carine Roitfeld, Tommy Hilfiger, Alexi Lubomirski, Bella and Gigi Hadid and other leaders from around the world celebrated the #BoF500 during New York Fashion Week.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
