Blue Economy and Maritime Cooperation in the Bay of Bengal: Role of Bangladesh

Science Direct, Procedia Engineering Vol. 194 (2017) pp.356-361

6 Pages Posted: 21 Jun 2017 Last revised: 22 Sep 2017

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Mohammad Rubaiyat Rahman

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University; Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs

Date Written: December 10, 2016

Abstract

The concept 'blue economy' refers to ocean based economies. It encompasses conservation in tandem with sustainable usages of maritime resources through seamless and integrate spatial planning. Blue economy transforms the ocean resources into development instruments. In latter days, the realm of Bay of Bengal has veered into a synonym of economic and strategic significance. Settlement of maritime boundary disputes and the potentials of blue economy prospects are spearheading its littoral states for economic growth. However, like other ocean regions, the Bay of Bengal is also rigged with the problems of IUU fishing, marine pollution, ineffective marine regulation and the non-traditional security menace.

The proposed paper endeavors to analyse how Bangladesh, as one of the littoral states of the Bay of Bengal region, is responding to the challenges of ocean governance and revving up initiatives to garner blue economy benefits from the Bay of Bengal. The article also highlights the vista and potentials of regional cooperation in the blue economy related areas such as regulation of coastal marine environment; marine protected areas; maritime safety as well as security of ports and sea lanes of communication.

Keywords: Bay of Bengal, Blue Economy, Ocean Resource Management, Ocean Governance and Bangladesh, Blue Economy and Regional Cooperation

Suggested Citation

Rahman, Mohammad Rubaiyat, Blue Economy and Maritime Cooperation in the Bay of Bengal: Role of Bangladesh (December 10, 2016). Science Direct, Procedia Engineering Vol. 194 (2017) pp.356-361, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2988050

Mohammad Rubaiyat Rahman (Contact Author)

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University ( email )

Gopalganj, 8100
Bangladesh

Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs ( email )

Air University
AL 36112
United States

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