HPM Sheikh Hasina raises six priority points for Indian Ocean region's resilient future

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today raised six priority areas for the countries of the Indian Ocean region, including fostering maritime diplomacy and partnership, and strengthening maritime security and mutual trust for prosperity for all. "Despite its potential, the region faces many challenges. The countries in the Indian Ocean region, theref...

Bangladesh: Approaching the Indian Ocean

Md. Shahriar Alam: For ages, Bangladesh has been a maritime nation. With around 700 long coastlines, traversed by over 200 rivers and 29 coastal islands and an even gradient to the coastal shelf, Bangladesh people have dynamic engagements with blue waters. With a contemporary focus on the blue sphere, Bangladesh is engaging in an open-ended ma...