CSR in Bangladesh: The Case of the Shipbreaking Industry

Tanha, Moutushi; Castka, Pavel; Chowdhury, Md. Iqbal Bahar

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“…The protection of the marine and local environments and human health in shipbreaking and recycling is ignored in many ways and for many reasons. Practically, the practice of the laws in the shipbreaking yard is extremely poor (Tanha et al , 2021). National and international guidelines, particularly guidelines regarding the protection of the marine environment and workers’ health and safety protocols, are regularly flouted in this sector (Tanha et al , 2021).…”

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“…Practically, the practice of the laws in the shipbreaking yard is extremely poor (Tanha et al , 2021). National and international guidelines, particularly guidelines regarding the protection of the marine environment and workers’ health and safety protocols, are regularly flouted in this sector (Tanha et al , 2021). Continuous criticisms from global media, civil society, human rights groups and environmental groups are received because of the lack of implementations of national and international rules and guidelines.…”

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“…With the aspiration of development and the generation of employment for its huge manpower, Bangladesh has adapted to this industry and is ranked as the second-largest shipbreaker (Hossain and Islam, 2006) though developed countries have nearly stopped this, as it poses an immense risk to the environment and human health. Although this industry promises economic profit and assures employment to Bangladesh, its environmental and health hazards are evident (Tanha et al , 2021; Muhibbullah, 2013). Developed countries that still practice this industry prioritise the health of the environment and people to the utmost according to the policies that should be adopted for the sustainable management of the shipbreaking industry (Kusumaningdyah et al , 2013).…”

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Environmental hazards and health rights of workers in shipbreaking in Bangladesh

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Nobi

Islam

2022

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Purpose The shipbreaking sector in Bangladesh has spurred extensive academic and policy debates on relations between shipbreaking industries, environmental degradation and the health security of their workers. As shipbreaking is an economically significant industry in Bangladesh, it needs to implement both domestic and global mechanisms for environmental conservation and the protection of the labourers’ health from environmental risks. The purpose of this paper is to primarily explore the environmental and health security issues in shipbreaking activities in Bangladesh. It also identifies the challenges in implementing the rules and regulations for protecting the health of the workers at shipbreaking yards in Bangladesh and preserving the marine environment. Design/methodology/approach This is a qualitative paper based on secondary materials, including journal articles, books and national and international reports. It critically reviews the existing literature, rules, regulations and policing on shipbreaking with a particular focus on the environment and health security of the workers. Findings This paper finds that the implementation of the rules and regulations in shipbreaking in Bangladesh is complicated because of weak implementation mechanisms, political and economic interests of the yard owners, lack of coordination among different agencies, lack of adequate training and awareness among the workers and workers’ poor economic condition, which contribute to the degradation of marine and local environments and trigger health hazards among the workers. Therefore, degrading the environment and undermining occupational health and safety regulations have become regular; thus, accidental death and injury to the workers are common in this sector. Originality/value This paper is an important study on the issues of workers' health and safety and environmental hazards in the shipyard. It reports how the health security of the workers in shipbreaking yards in Bangladesh is vulnerable, and environmental rules are challenged. Finally, this paper frames some policy implications to safeguard the workers’ health rights and the marine environment.

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Environmental hazards and health rights of workers in shipbreaking in Bangladesh

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2022

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CSR in Bangladesh: The Case of the Shipbreaking Industry

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Environmental hazards and health rights of workers in shipbreaking in Bangladesh

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