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Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University (BSMRMU) held an international seminar entitled "UN Decade of Ocean Science- Imperatives for Bangladesh" at capital’s Krishibid Institution.
Deputy Education Minister Barrister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury graced the programme as the chief guest, said a press release.
In his speech, chief guest emphasised on the significance of United Nations Decade of Ocean Science and stressed the importance of maritime research and education in the implementation of the Prime Minister's Blue-Economy Policy to ensure the immense potential of the country's blue economy, and hoped that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University will play a leading role in this regard.
Attending as special guests Rear Admiral Md Khurshed Alam (retd), Secretary of Maritime Affairs Unit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs presented the keynote paper on Ocean Science- Gateway to Sustainable Development. Vice-Chancellor of the University Rear Admiral M Khaled Iqbal (retd) delivered the welcome address of the seminar.
A good number of maritime experts and academicians from India, Portugal, Netherlands, England and the host Bangladesh presented their papers at the seminar. Representatives from various Ministries, UGC, civil and military officers, different universities, diplomats and maritime organizations were also present. The faculty members, students and various officials of BSMRMU also attended the seminar.
There were 2 plenary sessions and 3 Parallel Technical Sessions in the seminar. In addition, poster presentations were organized in the seminar with the participation of students from various universities.
