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8 killed in suspected gas leak at Bangladesh shipbreaking yard
Hindustan Times reports that at least eight workers died on August 14, 2026, after a suspected toxic gas leak at the Ferdous Steel Ship Breaking Yard in Sitakunda, Chittagong. Police inspector Mohammed…
The Story in Brief
Hindustan Times reports that at least eight workers died on August 14, 2026, after a suspected toxic gas leak at the Ferdous Steel Ship Breaking Yard in Sitakunda, Chittagong. Police inspector Mohammed Alamgir said the initial death toll was six but two more died after being taken from the scene. Several others were injured.
Senior factory inspection official Mahbubul Hasan said the deaths were caused by toxic gas emissions from the ship being dismantled. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the leak and whether adequate safety measures were in place. Bangladesh's shipbreaking industry accounts for roughly 36% of global ship scrapping and employs tens of thousands of workers.
The Indian Opinion
Green campaigners point to poor safety protocols and the arrival of hazardous waste from the West, while the industry supplies over half of Bangladesh's scrap steel. Both sides have a point, but the question is whether regulation can keep pace with a $2.46 billion sector. The investigation into this yard will show if existing rules were ignored or simply inadequate.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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