Sadarghat

As you leave central Dhaka, the city’s hum gives way to the clang of steel and the smell of salt and iron. Ahead, massive ships rest on the shore, their towering hulls waiting to be cut down. Guided by local experts, you’ll walk through the yards where sparks fly, steel plates fall, and entire vessels are reduced to raw materials that will fuel new lives across the country. Along the way, you’ll meet the men who make their living here workers whose strength and resilience define the industry. Their stories, shared alongside the sight of ships slowly vanishing into piles of steel, offer an unfiltered glimpse into a world of labor, survival, and community. By the end of the tour, you’ll see shipbreaking not just as an industry, but as a living story of transformation—where the death of a ship becomes the beginning of something new.

Throughout the experience, you’ll hear stories of resilience and resourcefulness from those who live and work in the industry. By the end, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of Bangladesh’s role in global recycling and the human strength that powers it.