Bangladesh pushes for over 100 green‑certified ship recycling yards to meet tightening environmental rules

Bangladesh’s industries and commerce minister stated on August 31 that the government aims to raise the number of green‑certified ship recycling yards to “three digits,” meaning more than 100, compared with roughly 31 such yards at present. These yards undergo independent audits to verify compliance with environmental and occupational safety requirements, including proper inventories of hazardous materials, safe handling and disposal of wastes, and protection of workers during dismantling operations. The policy move is closely linked to the entry into force of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships and to the application of national environmental legislation on special and hazardous wastes.