Indian navy ship delivers COVID-19 supplies to Bangladesh
In support of the country's ongoing efforts to combat the pandemic, Indian naval ship arrived in Bangladesh in order to deliver supplies for COVID-19 relief.
Read moreIn support of the country's ongoing efforts to combat the pandemic, Indian naval ship arrived in Bangladesh in order to deliver supplies for COVID-19 relief.
Read moreAt least 21 people were killed and dozens remain missing as a boat packed with passengers and a sand-laden cargo ship collided on Friday 27th Aug, in a lake in eastern Bangladesh.
Read moreAt least 27 people lost their lives, as a small launch carrying more than 100 passengers capsized after a collision with a cargo vessel in Bangladesh's Shitalakkhya river, on April 4.
Read moreA cargo ship, carrying almost 800 tons of coal, capsized at Pashur channel near Mongla port of Bagerhat, Bangladesh, on Sunday morning, after collision with another vessel the previous night, local media reported.
Read moreA total of 10 perpetrators armed with knives boarded the tug boat/supply vessel 'Bridgewater 80', while underway west of Kutubdia, Bangladesh, according to information by ReCAAP ISC.
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily shuttered shipbreaking yards in Bangladesh, delaying safety reforms in one of the world's most popular ship dismantling destinations which has been scrutinized several times over its dangerous and dirty practices.
Read moreThe third phase of an IMO-implemented project to enhance safe and environmentally sound ship recycling in Bangladesh has been given the go-ahead, with Norway committing approximately US$1.5 million (14 million Norwegian Kroner) to support improved ship recycling in Bangladesh.
Read moreProgress towards greener and safer ship recycling in Bangladesh has been reported during the annual meeting for the IMO-Norway-Bangladesh project on "Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling in Bangladesh – Phase II" (SENSREC), held virtually on 8 of July.
Read moreDespite the COVID-19 crisis, the NGO Shipbreaking Platform reported that one third of shibreaking yards in Bangladesh continued their operations, exposing workers to health risks.
Read moreThe ferry Morning Bird was struck from behind just yards from the busy pier at Sadarghat during the morning rush hour, which led to a fatal accident and 32 bodies having been recovered from the wreck.
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