Online platform planned for ship recycling approvals

The government plans to introduce a single online service system to simplify the approval process for the ship recycling sector.

The system would allow businesses to complete different government approvals more quickly and easily, said Commerce, Industries and Textiles Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir yesterday.

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He made the remarks after meeting a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), led by its Bangladesh Chief Representative Takahashi Junko, at the commerce ministry.

Muktadir said the ship recycling industry plays an important role in Bangladesh’s economy by creating significant employment opportunities.

He said sustainable growth of the sector requires stronger safety measures, better environmental protection, modern technology, and a simpler approval process.

The minister added that the JICA Ship Recycling Project, being implemented with JICA support, would help improve the sector’s capacity and develop an internationally recognised system.

Under the project, initiatives will include assessing the capacity of ship recycling yards, training workers, preparing modern guidelines, verifying and certifying facility plans, and improving the approval process for ship recycling plans.

“Building the capacity of local entrepreneurs and connecting them with the international industrial system is one of the government’s key goals. With JICA’s support, Bangladesh’s industrial sector will become more competitive,” Muktadir said.

Takahashi Junko said JICA is working with relevant organisations to address the administrative and technical challenges facing Bangladesh’s ship recycling industry.