Toxic gas leak at Bangladesh shipbreaking yard kills 8 workers
- Posted on August 14, 2026
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Toxic gas leak at Bangladesh shipbreaking yard kills 8 workers
Eight workers died and five are missing after a toxic gas leak at a shipbreaking yard. The incident occurred on Friday at the Ferdous Steel Shipbreaking Yard in Chittagong. Authorities have formed a committee to investigate the fatal accident and ordered an audit. Safety procedures were reportedly flouted before cutting began on the vessel. The shipbreaking sector in Bangladesh faces ongoing scrutiny over its safety standards.
