Bangladesh, July 7 -- Bangladesh has taken a significant step towards strengthening marine environmental protection, safeguarding coastal communities, and promoting sustainable maritime trade by acceding to three major international maritime liability conventions.

This landmark development further strengthens the country's maritime legal and institutional framework in line with internationally accepted standards and best practices.

The accession has been undertaken by the Ministry of Shipping in line with the Government's commitment to ensuring safe shipping, protecting the marine environment, and promoting responsible maritime governance.

On Monday, Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges, the Ministry of Railways, and the Ministry of...