Bangladesh Shipping Corporation
Encyclopedia
Bangladesh Shipping Corporation is a state-owned, autonomous corporation in Bangladesh
. It owns a number of ships and oil tankers, and also charters sea-going vessels from other operators. The vessels are used to carry ready-made garments and other export items, and also to import crude oil
of Bangladesh. It purchased its first ship in 1974. The ship was named "Banglar Doot" (Ambassador of Bengal). As of 2001, the corporation owned 13 ships, two of which are oil tankers.
. There are branch offices in both Dhaka
and Khulna
. Although it is a semi-autonomous body, the minister of shipping of the Government of Bangladesh acts as the chairman of the corporation. The corporation operates dockyards in Khulna and Chittagong.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. It owns a number of ships and oil tankers, and also charters sea-going vessels from other operators. The vessels are used to carry ready-made garments and other export items, and also to import crude oil
History
The Shipping corporation was founded on 5 February 1972 under presidential order number 10, right after the independenceBangladesh Liberation War
The Bangladesh Liberation War was an armed conflict pitting East Pakistan and India against West Pakistan. The war resulted in the secession of East Pakistan, which became the independent nation of Bangladesh....
of Bangladesh. It purchased its first ship in 1974. The ship was named "Banglar Doot" (Ambassador of Bengal). As of 2001, the corporation owned 13 ships, two of which are oil tankers.
Headquarters
The main headquarter of the Shipping corporation is in the port city of ChittagongChittagong
Chittagong ) is a city in southeastern Bangladesh and the capital of an eponymous district and division. Built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River, the city is home to Bangladesh's busiest seaport and has a population of over 4.5 million, making it the second largest city in the country.A trading...
. There are branch offices in both Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
and Khulna
Khulna
Khulna is the third largest city in Bangladesh. It is located on the banks of the Rupsha and Bhairab rivers in Khulna District. It is the divisional headquarters of Khulna Division and a major industrial and commercial center. It has a seaport named Mongla on its outskirts, 38 km from Khulna...
. Although it is a semi-autonomous body, the minister of shipping of the Government of Bangladesh acts as the chairman of the corporation. The corporation operates dockyards in Khulna and Chittagong.