BMU observes World Oceans Day 2025

FE Team | Published: June 28, 2025 22:26:06

Bangladesh Maritime University (BMU) observed the World Oceans Day 2025 on Saturday, says a statement. This year the theme of the day is 'Sustaining What Sustains Us'.
The university organised a seminar in the city, marking the day.
The Vice-chancellor of the university, Rear Admiral Dr Khandakar Akhter Hossain, attended the programme as the chief guest.
Commodore Sheikh Shahid Ahmed, dean of the Faculty of Earth and Ocean Sciences of the university, delivered his welcome address.
The keynote speech of the seminar was presented by Commodore Syed Misbah Uddin Ahmad (Retd), Director General of Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD).
Professor Dr Mohammad Nazir Hossain, head of the Department of Genetic Engineering and Marine Biotechnology of BMU, delivered speech in the seminar.