Khulna Shipyard, established in 1957, diversified into merchant shipbuilding this year with an order for two feederships from state-owned Bangladesh Inland Waterways and Transport Corp (BIWTC). The 200-teu vessels are set for delivery in 2015

It now intends to build a new plant near its existing facility at Khulna on the country’s southern coast, in a joint venture with an international partner.

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