Shipbreaking industry in Bangladesh: transformation causing job losses in Sitakund

Published 27 June 2026 · general

Bangladesh’s shipbreaking industry is transforming, with safer and cleaner shipyards replacing a once hazardous sector. But the transition has cost thousands of jobs, forcing many

Bangladesh’s shipbreaking industry is transforming, with safer and cleaner shipyards replacing a once hazardous sector. But the transition has cost thousands of jobs, forcing many former workers to return to traditional fishing to rebuild their livelihoods. Al Jazeera’s Tanvir Chowdhury reports. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App

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