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Bangladesh factories shut down

Hundreds of garment factories in Bangladesh are to close as protests continue over safety.

Hundreds of garment factories in Bangladesh are to shut down amid continued protests over safety conditions in the industry. Meanwhile western clothes buyers say they'll sign up to improved fire and safety regulations in the country - but is it too little, too late? Also with Nawaz Sharif expected to become Pakistan's next prime minister, we ask whether his pro-business credentials will translate into economic reforms. Plus - will Germany start putting speed limits on some of its fastest roads?

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Mon 13 May 2013 22:32GMT

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  • Mon 13 May 2013 22:32GMT