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Bangladesh blue economy university proposal

Overview

Bangladesh is moving toward the establishment of a specialized public institution, the University of Blue Economy Sciences and Technology (UBEST), to address human resource shortages in the maritime sector. Interior Minister Salahuddin Ahmed proposed locating the university in Cox’s Bazar, suggesting the use of existing Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute (BORI) facilities in Ramu to expedite operations.

Proposed academic programs include oceanography, fisheries, aquaculture, and coastal resource management. The initiative has gained international dimension, with Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milun noting that the project presents opportunities for bilateral cooperation with China. The government aims to leverage research and expertise to harness the economic potential of its 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone in the Bay of Bengal.

Entities

Visa · University of Dhaka · Asian Development Bank · Center for China Studies · Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milun

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    ADB lowers Bangladesh GDP growth forecast to 4 percent

    The Asian Development Bank has lowered Bangladesh's GDP growth forecast to 4 percent for FY2026–27, citing banking sector crises, energy shortages, and rising inflation.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Cox's Bazar proposed site for new Blue Economy university

    Interior Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has proposed establishing the University of Blue Economy Sciences and Technology in Cox's Bazar, utilizing existing BORI facilities to boost marine resource research.

Sources

ajkerpatrika.com · anannya.com.bd · channelionline.com · coxsbazarnews.com · deshebideshe.com · kishoralo.com · sangbad.net · sarabangla.net