These ships that workers are breaking down, these are ships that ... Now, you’re taking about that ship in Bangladesh and you breath in asbestos fibers. For some people nothing happens.

Dr. Nikos Mikelis from the International Maritime Organization agrees that the ship-breaking industry needs better regulation but says it performs a vital role in Bangladesh, providing valuable jobs.

Shipbreaking workers in Chattogram have called for the payment of their full March wages and Eid-ul-Fitr bonuses by the 25th of Ramadan, warning of further protests if their demands are not met.

Global Ship Breaking Market is valued at approximately USD 3.98 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 8.2% over the forecast period 2024-2032. Read the ...

Ship carrying rice from Pakistan An agreement was signed between the governments of Bangladesh and Pakistan ... as China was also eyeing it. For breaking news and live news updates, like us ...