Shipbreaking yard

Heavy cranes transport ship sections safely, reducing risks of sea pollution from falling debris. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin
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How shipbreaking is contributing to Bangladesh's economy

With a staggering annual turnover of Tk30,000 crore, Bangladesh's shipbreaking industry is not just dismantling vessels, it is building futures as this thriving sector impacts the economy,...

A once-mighty ship now lies dismantled at Chattogram's Sitakunda area. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin
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What awaits shipbreaking in the future?

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

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
Environment

DoE suspends environmental clearance for SN Corporation, halts shipbreaking activities after fatal explosion

International conference on shipbreaking industry kicks off in Ctg
Industry

International conference on shipbreaking industry kicks off in Ctg

Is Bangladesh's shipbreaking industry sustainable?
Thoughts

Is Bangladesh's shipbreaking industry sustainable?

Photo: SN Corporation
Industry

Bangladesh's shipbreaking industry faces challenges amid push towards greener yards

Despite a High Court ban, a shipbreaking yard is being set up on five acres of land of North Salimpur, Tulatoli areas in Chattogram’s Sitakunda reserve forest after felling thousands of trees. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS
Bangladesh

Despite HC ban, shipbreaking yard ravages Sitakunda reserve forest