Bangladesh will purchase two China-made bulk carrier ships from US-based Hellenic Dry Bulk Ventures LLC for about Tk 1,000 crore, approved by the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase. The ships, built in China, are for the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation, whose fleet has seen significant losses in recent years due to retirement and war or fire damage. This acquisition aims to strengthen BSC’s fleet, currently reduced from its peak of 44 vessels to fewer than before.
Bangladesh will purchase two China-made bulk carrier ships from US-based Hellenic Dry Bulk Ventures LLC for about Tk 1,000 crore, approved by the Cabi...