Japanese-run plants teach responsibility, alongside sewing and quality control Saleha, left, and her colleague Resmi Akter have been recognized as "five-star workers" because of their sewing skills.
Japanese-run plants teach responsibility, alongside sewing and quality control Saleha, left, and her colleague Resmi Akter have been recognized as "five-star workers" because of their sewing skills. (Photo by Satoshi Iwaki) DHAKA -- Japanese-run factories in Bangladesh, one of the world's leading garment producers, are taking on a growing role in educating and empowering women who have had limited access to formal schooling.