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“Rubaiyat Hossain, who also wrote the script, has made a number of very smart choices regarding the presentation of the film, starting with the quite eloquent title.”

— Asian Movie Plus

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“Filled with timely social commentary, Hossain’s film shines light on a society where women are often placed between a rock and a hard place.”

— Cinema Axis

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“The storytelling in the film is like the lead character—quiet, methodical, and tenacious, reminiscent of the great director Satyajit Ray.”

— Leslie Harris

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Made in Bangladesh portrays the strength and success of the working women in the readymade garments industry in Bangladesh.”

— Dhaka Tribune

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“I wanted this film to specifically focus on working class women since we are not a homogeneous group; and factory workers are most visible in our work force.”

— Rubaiyat Hossain tells Dhaka Tribune Editor Zafar Sobhan