Govt advancing plans to harness Blue Economy potential: Home minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Friday said the government is moving forward with various plans to harness the potential of the Blue Economy.

“The country will be able to generate substantial revenue if its marine resources and seaports are being utilized properly and the government is progressing plans to rein the potentials of our Blue Economy,” he said

He made the remark while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Cox's Bazar Development Authority (CDA) Residential Flat Development Project-1 as the chief guest in Cox's Bazar.

He said the government is working to further enrich the tourism industry in Cox's Bazar and elevate it to international standards.

“Country's economy could benefit significantly by fully realising the district's immense tourism potential,” he added.

"Tourism cannot be limited to the construction of high-rise buildings alone," stressing the nature preservation, he said.

He added that activities should be spread across the entire 100-kilometre stretch of Cox's Bazar Sea beach.

He stressed the need to promote the beauty of Cox's Bazar globally to attract travelers.

He also said the government has planned to establish a Marine University to expand opportunities for higher education and marine research centered on Cox's Bazar.

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“Once implemented, the initiative will open a new horizon for marine education, research and the development of skilled human resources,” he added.

Later, Salahuddin laid the foundation stone of the new building of the 500-bed Cox's Bazar Medical College Hospital.

Lawmaker Shahjahan Chowdhury of the Ukhiya-Teknaf constituency, Alamgir Mohammad Mahfuz Ullah Farid of the Maheshkhali-Kutubdia constituency, and reserved seat lawmaker Shamima Ara Swapna, Deputy Commissioner Abdul Mannan, Superintendent of Police ANM Sajedur Rahman, Chairman of the Cox's Bazar Development Authority and representatives of various government departments were present on the occasion.