shipbreaking

Turning the tide: Bangladesh shipbreaking sheds hazardous past for green future
Economy

Turning the tide: Bangladesh shipbreaking sheds hazardous past for green future

All operating yards must adhere to IMO protocols under the Hong Kong International Convention

Labour leaders and workers attend a rally, marking “May Day”, in front of Baroawlia Government Primary School in Chattogram’s Sitakunda on 9 May 2025. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

No fair Bangladesh without fair treatment of workers: Shipbreaking labour leaders

Infographic: TBS
Industry

Ship Recycling Board finally operational after 7 years, promises faster services for industry

Representational image. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Shipbreaking workers demand wages, Eid bonuses by 25th Ramadan

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan Speaking at a workshop on the National Regulatory Framework for Ship Recycling and Hazardous Waste Management in Bangladesh, held today (16 February) at Hotel Intercontinental, Dhaka. Photo: TBS
Environment

Rizwana calls for stricter enforcement of environmental laws in shipbreaking industry

Tk189cr loan default: Arrest warrant issued against top shipbreaker Maheen
Bangladesh

Tk189cr loan default: Arrest warrant issued against top shipbreaker Maheen

Bangladesh: Leader of shipbreaking industry
Supplement

Bangladesh: Leader of shipbreaking industry

Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin.
Supplement

Rise of shipbreaking industry in Bangladesh

Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin
Supplement

Relics, spare parts and metals earn ship-breaking $100M yearly

Photo: Reuters
Bangladesh

Duty benefits cut hits heavy industries hard

Shipbreaking Workers Trade Union Forum organised rally and human chain marking “World Day for Decent Work" at the Baroawlia area of Chattogram's Sitakunda on Friday, 11 October 2024. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Enhanced safety, better working conditions demanded for Ctg shipbreaking workers

An explosion at a ship-breaking yard in Chattogram. Photo: TBS.
Bangladesh

Bangladesh shipbreaking industry lacks adequate oversight: HRW

An explosion occurred during the cutting of the MT SWARAJYA scrap ship at the ship-breaking yard of SN Corporation (Unit-2) in Chattogram’s Sitakunda on 7 September. File Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS
Bangladesh

SN Corporation's shipbreaking yard: 9 deaths in 8 incidents over 10 years