Towards green shipyards

High-quality products sourced from dismantled vessels are on display at a shop at the Faujdarhat market alongside the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Chattogram. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin
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Nothing goes to waste in the shipbreaking industry

In Chattogram's bustling shipbreaking market, savvy shoppers can find top-quality paints, electronics and furniture at a fraction of retail prices, all salvaged from dismantled vessels

Concrete-covered shipyward grounds helps prevent metal debri from mixing with soil, supporting environmental conservation efforts. Photo: TBS
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Ship-breaking sector ushering in new era of safety and environmental compliance

Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin
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How the shipbreaking industry has maintained its global market leadership for 9 years

A view of the Chattogram shipbreaking industry. Photo: TBS
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Bangladesh’s shipyards invest Tk2,000cr for a greener industry

Photo: Collected
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2nd-gen leaders are reshaping shipbreaking in Bangladesh

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

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?

Muhammed Ali Shahin. Sketch: TBS
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Our goal is ‘zero deaths’