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Rising temperatures in Bangladesh are creating an occupational health crisis for the 4.2 million workers in the country's garment industry, according to Mongabay. A World Bank report shows maximum temperatures nationwide have climbed about 1.1 degrees Celsius since 1980. The capital, Dhaka, recorded a record 40.6 degrees Celsius, underscoring the strain on factory workers. The reporting highlights the health risks heat poses to workers in the sector.