Department of Environment giving in to the shipbreaking industry?
The shipbreaking industry of Chattogram is not in the “red” category for pollution anymore. Rather it is listed in the less serious "orange" category. This category change means they will no longer require an environmental survey before setting up a shipbreaking yard.
The shipbreaking industry of Chattogram is not in the "red" category for pollution anymore. Rather it is listed in the less serious "orange" category. This category change means they will no longer require an environmental survey before setting up a shipbreaking yard.
Has the Department of Environment (DOE) given in to the pressure from shipbreaking yard owners?
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In Straight from Star Newsroom, Debjani Shyama and The Daily Star reporter Mostafa Yousuf discuss the environmental impact of the shipbreaking industry.