Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Maritime University, Bangladesh

Dhaka, 26 October 2021

An international seminar entitled "Blue Governance for Sustainable Development of Bangladesh" was organized by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh (BSMRMU) at the International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka. Hon’ble Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni, MP graced the occasion as the Chief Guest through online. The British High Commissioner to Bangladesh H. E. Mr Robert Chatterton Dickson was also present as the Special Guest while the Vice-Chancellor of University of Portsmouth Professor Graham Galbraithwas connected online. BSMRMU Vice-Chancellor Rear Admiral M Khaled Iqbal (retd) delivered the welcome speech. Rear Admiral (retd.) Md. Khurshed Alam, Hon’ble Secretary of Maritime Affairs Unit of MoFA delivered the keynote speech.

In his address, the Chief Guest emphasized on maritime research and education for the implementation of Hon'ble Prime Minister's Blue Economy policy to ensure the sustainable development of Bangladesh and hoped that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University will play a vital role in the process. H.E The British High Commissioner, in his speech, pledged to continue the support of the British Government in various areas of Bangladesh including the maritime sector. The Chief Guest launched a Special Maritime Journal and a free web based online course programme jointly undertaken by BSMRMU and University of Portsmouth.

Professor Dr. Pierre Failler from University of Portsmouth, Professor Chris Hauton from University of Southampton and Professor Dr. Kawser Ahmed from University of Dhaka also presented their valuable papers. Representatives from various Ministries, UGC, high-ranking military and civilian officials, delegates from various universities, maritime organizations, teachers, students and officials of BSMRMU attended the seminar either in person or virtually.