Death in Sitankunda shipbreaking yard: 4-month ban imposed on importing ships

Ministry of Industries has imposed a four-month ban on importing ships by a shipbreaking yard in Sitankunda upazila of Chattogram.

The ban came after an accident left a worker dead at Khawaja Shipbreaking Yard in September, Mizanur Rahman, deputy secretary (ship recycling) of the ministry, said.

"Safety loopholes were found in an inspection on the yard after the accident," he said.  

The yard was also barred from sourcing ships locally and was fined TK five lakh.

The ministry came up with decision on November 16.

"We took the action, asking them to comply with labour laws to ensure safety of workers," the deputy secretary added.