Upgraded marine fisheries academy

This is indeed a gratifying development, coinciding with the recent elevation of the country into developing status from least developed one. The reason why revamping the marine fisheries academy is important is because as a member of the developing nations fraternity, we have to relentlessly show improvements in all sectors to secure our position, silence detractors and aim for the developed nation tag.  At the graduation of the 36th batch at the academy, the minister also inaugurated a swimming pool, an auditorium and a gymnasium to make the academy world class. Since Bangladesh has a large coastline, marine research is essential not only to understand our aquatic environment but also to seek out reserves of underwater minerals which can make vital contribution to the economy.

Bangladesh is currently importing LNG gas from abroad to meet local needs though discovery of new underwater gas fields can save foreign exchange and reduce the price of consumer gas – a potential blessing for the masses. The other reason why a state of the art marine research center is needed is because this is a country prone to natural disaster with new in depth study capable of opening up untested avenues to detect early underwater signs for earthquake, cyclones and tidal surges. Prudent to keep in mind, a fully equipped marine academy is an international student puller, providing chance to many from the region to come here to study, thus making Bangladesh a point for international education.  

In addition to the government doing its role, the private sector, engaged in the commercial activity involving marine resources, can also set up private academies or collaborate with the government under public, private partnerships or PPPs. Aspiring to have an international grade academy is certainly laudable though expertise from overseas should be brought regularly in making the academy’s activities more stimulating.

Since research is emphasized, one suggestion would be to inspire future cadets to take more interest in understanding our own aquatic bio-diversity plus the challenges posed to underwater life due to environmental degradation. Also advisable is to link the academy to the department of environment, ensuring a joint collaboration involving specialists from both sides who can use their skills to find novel ways to harness aquatic riches.

 

Upgraded marine fisheries academy

This is indeed a gratifying development, coinciding with the recent elevation of the country into developing status from least developed one. The reason why revamping the marine fisheries academy is important is because as a member of the developing nations fraternity, we have to relentlessly show improvements in all sectors to secure our position, silence detractors and aim for the developed nation tag. At the graduation of the 36th batch at the academy, the minister also inaugurated a swimming pool, an auditorium and a gymnasium to make the academy world class. Since Bangladesh has a large coastline, marine research is essential not only to understand our aquatic environment but also to seek out reserves of underwater minerals which can make vital contribution to the economy. Bangladesh is currently importing LNG gas from abroad to meet local needs though discovery of new underwater gas fields can save foreign exchange and reduce the price of consumer gas a potential blessing for the masses. The other reason why a state of the art marine research center is needed is because this is a country prone to natural disaster with new in depth study capable of opening up untested avenues to detect early underwater signs for earthquake, cyclones and tidal surges. Prudent to keep in mind, a fully equipped marine academy is an international student puller, providing chance to many from the region to come here to study, thus making Bangladesh a point for international education. In addition to the government doing its role, the private sector, engaged in the commercial activity involving marine resources, can also set up private academies or collaborate with the government under public, private partnerships or PPPs. Aspiring to have an international grade academy is certainly laudable though expertise from overseas should be brought regularly in making the academys activities more stimulating. Since research is emphasized, one suggestion would be to inspire future cadets to take more interest in understanding our own aquatic bio-diversity plus the challenges posed to underwater life due to environmental degradation. Also advisable is to link the academy to the department of environment, ensuring a joint collaboration involving specialists from both sides who can use their skills to find novel ways to harness aquatic riches.