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Reuters / Bangladesh shipyards brace for recycling boom

With many old ships now nearing their end of life, the industry is bracing for a big, new economic shot in the arm.

A haven for shipbuilders

A place of encircling rivers and canals, Pirojpur's Nesarabad upazila is nestled along the banks of the Sandha River. It's a deltaic landscape that has proven a natural haven for shipbuilders. Every day, at an ever-growing number of shipyards, Nesarabad bustles with activity as new ships, small and large, are brought to life.

February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025

Bangladesh shipyards brace for recycling boom

With many old ships now nearing their end of life, the industry is bracing for a big, new economic shot in the arm.

September 24, 2017
September 24, 2017

A haven for shipbuilders

A place of encircling rivers and canals, Pirojpur's Nesarabad upazila is nestled along the banks of the Sandha River. It's a deltaic landscape that has proven a natural haven for shipbuilders. Every day, at an ever-growing number of shipyards, Nesarabad bustles with activity as new ships, small and large, are brought to life.