BMU:::Bangladesh Maritime University

Rear Admiral Dr. Khandakar Akhter Hossain, Vice Chancellor of BMU, delivered a speech at the official launch of the Ocean Centres in Bangladesh. The event, held on 12 August 2025, brought together distinguished guests, including Hon’ble Adviser Farida Akhter to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, representatives from the UN Global Compact Network Bangladesh, Lloyd’s Register Foundation, Ocean Centres, and other prominent experts and industry leaders.

Rear Admiral Dr. Khandakar Akhter Hossain, Vice Chancellor of BMU, delivered a speech as a special guest at the World Environment Day 2025 Public Lecture titled “Challenging the Bay of Bengal for Economic Opportunities,” held on 29 June 2025 at IUB. In his address, he emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and ocean literacy in unlocking the Bay's economic potential.

The Honourable Vice Chancellor of Bangladesh Maritime University paid a visit to the permanent campus of the university 22 July 2025.

US Fulbright Specialist Program titled, “Smart Port Management: Empowering Economic Prosperity with AI Bootcamp” Training Course held at Bangladesh Maritime University

The Honourable Vice Chancellor of Bangladesh Maritime University Rear Admiral Dr. Khandakar Akhter Hossain, NUP, ndc, psc, PhD addressing as the Chief Guest at the Seminar titled, " Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity" hosted by Bangladesh Maritime Law Society (BMLS) in order to celebrate "World Maritime Day, 2025" at the CIRDAP International Conference Centre on 25 September 2025

The High Commissioner of Maldives to Bangladesh H.E Shiuneen Rasheed paid a call on with the Vice Chancellor of BMU

Vice-Chancellor of BMU paid a courtesy call on with Vice-Chancellor, Dhaka University & Vice-Chancellor, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University

Bangladesh Maritime University Cultural Club shined at BUP Folk and Cultural Fest 2025, securing Champion in Drama and top positions in other segments among 16 universities.

Bangladesh Maritime University observes “World Oceans Day, 2025”

“The July Mass Uprising Revival Ceremony-2025, July Commemoration” held at Bangladesh Maritime University

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Rear Admiral Dr. Khandakar Akhter Hossain, NUP, ndc, psc, PhD

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BMU at a glance

Bangladesh Maritime University (BMU) came out as the first-ever maritime university of Bangladesh by an Act of the Parliament on 26 October 2013. BMU is renamed from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh (BSMRMU) since February 12, 2025 under the Presidential ordinance no. 05 of 2025. The Hon'ble President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh is the Chancellor of the University. Right after the inception, the university started its journey towards excellence. MoU with a few reputed Maritime Universities of the world has already been signed for necessary supports to maintain high standards in education system in this university. The university is also planning to include Oceanographic Research Vessel for training of students and research works by scientists to explore our sea area. With the landmark verdict on the delimitation of maritime boundary with India and Myanmar, Bangladesh has been endowed with a large sea area. As the resources on land are depleting, it has become imperative for the nation to look towards the sea for its survival. Effective exploration and exploitation of maritime resources are therefore paramount towards economic emancipation of the country in the 21st century. Besides, the onus of maintaining ‘good order at sea’... Read More