The document discusses the prospects of shipbuilding exports from Bangladesh. It provides a history of shipbuilding in Bangladesh dating back to the 15th century. It outlines the country's potential advantages in shipbuilding like low-cost skilled labor. However, challenges also exist such as a lack of raw materials and backward technology. With support from the government in terms of policies and infrastructure development, Bangladesh could become a leading ship exporter, capitalizing on the growing global demand for ships and its competitive advantages in labor costs and productivity.