Toxic ships sail in on false papers | The Daily Star
Toxic ships sail in on false papers Provision that allows ship-owners to self-certify the waste is up for abuse; environment ministry just not equipped to check toxic materials at scrap-ship yards in Chattogram With serious questions hanging over the authorities’ verification systems, scrap ships like Portland are being dismantled along the Sitakunda beach, littering a vast area with materials that are allegedly highly hazardous to health and environment. Photo: Star The ship-breaking industry in Chattogram remains extremely dirty and dangerous for workers and the environment. The top ship...
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