Deadly Blast at Bangladeshi Shipyard: Tanker Explosion Claims Lives at Recycling Facility
Sitakunda, Bangladesh – A devastating explosion at a shipbreaking yard in coastal Bangladesh claimed the lives of seven individuals and injured at least 15 others on Saturday. The incident occurred when a discarded oil tanker, set to be dismantled, erupted into flames during the cutting process. The local authority in Chittagong confirmed that the explosion shook the facility at Sitakunda, a known hub for shipbreaking operations that supply the national steel industry. The event underscores …