Ocean Centres Bangladesh
Bangladesh is advancing its Blue Economy by modernising ports such as Chattogram and Matarbari, strengthening international trade and expanding offshore wind with major foreign investment. Ocean Centres Bangladesh prioritises ports, shipping, fishing and aquaculture to boost exports, reduce reliance on foreign vessels, safeguard marine biodiversity and build a resilient, safe and sustainable blue economy.
Key Findings Report
Ocean Centres Bangladesh by the numbers
Workshop participations by sector
266 total"Others" includes individuals who participated without representing a specific organisation or sector.
Almost half of all participations came from private companies and a further quarter from universities, research centres and think tanks — the two groups that will design and deliver safer practices in ports, shipping, fishing and aquaculture, working side by side from the first workshop.
All 51 Official Members of Ocean Centres Bangladesh are organisations, giving the centre an institutional footing for the Extension Phase and its National Action Plan.
Three things you need to know about Ocean Centres Bangladesh
Safety is increasingly recognised in Bangladesh as a foundational element of sustainable ocean development, but there is a gap in implementing it.
Despite Bangladesh's rich maritime history and established regulations, fragmented governance has often hindered effective implementation and results.
Industries often bypass safety and decarbonisation measures to cut costs, and financial institutions remain hesitant. Ocean Centres Bangladesh is bridging this gap by demonstrating that these investments are essential for long-term, sustainable growth.
The key achievements, the full set of safety challenges and recommendations, and the workshop-by-workshop evidence are in the Ocean Centres Bangladesh report (PDF).
