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By Sherazur Rahman The global ship-breaking and recycling industry plays a vital role in the maritime economy. The Ship Recycling Market Report 2025, published by Research and Markets, states that the global ship recycling market was valued at about US$9.1 billion in 2025. It could reach around US$13 billion by 2030, showing a substantial growth potential of 7.4% (CAGR) in the coming years. We m easure the size of the global shipbreaking and recycling industry by how many ships are dismantled and by Light Displacement Tonnage (LDT). LDT is a key indicator of the recoverable material in a vessel. Major players in ship recycling include India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Türkiye, and China, along with several other countries. According to the NGO Shipbreaking Platform, 139 ships were dismantled and recycled in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Türkiye, and China during the first six months of 2026. Of these, 57 were dismantled in Bangladesh, 50 in India, 10 in Pakistan, 20 in Türkiye, and 2 in Chin...

By Sherazur Rahman In the 21st century, sustainable investment in education and research is the foundation of a nation's economic strength, its technological leadership and its global influence. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has demonstrated that no country—no matter what its level of development, whether it is advanced, developing or low-income—can afford to lag behind in developing its own technological capabilities. When it was recognised that this situation existed, the major countries began many years ago to make strategic investments in education, research and innovation. Through continuous planning and financing, they have achieved progress in robotics, space science, nanotechnology, aviation, automobiles, artificial intelligence and medical technology. Because of these investments, they have been able to develop new technologies and improve their global competitiveness. In the Muslim world, countries such as Iran, Malaysia and Turkey have attained a considerable level of...