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বাংলাদেশ ওশানোগ্রাফিক রিসার্চ ইনস্টিটিউট

Commodore Md Minarul Hoque, (H), OSP, BCGM, psc, BN joined the Bangladesh Navy as an officer cadet on 01 January 1991 and was commissioned into the Executive Branch on 01 July 1993. Over an illustrious career spanning more than 34 years, he has received extensive training at both national and international levels. Commodore Md Minarul Hoque is a distinguished naval officer and Oceanographer with a broad and accomplished career in Hydrography & Oceanography, Maritime Research, and Leadership. He has commanded all classes of hydrographic ships in the Bangladesh Navy, including BNS ANUSHANDHAN (Ex HMS ROEBUCK), and held key roles such as Officer-in-Charge of Bangladesh Navy Hydrographic & Oceanographic Centre (BNHOC), Chief Hydrographer at Chittagong Port Authority, Commanding Officer, BNS MONGLA, and Director of Hydrography and Blue Economy at Naval Headquarters. Beyond naval duties, he served as Zonal Commander (West) of the Bangladesh Coast Guard. Commodore Minar has dynamically participated in numerous national and international hydrographic and oceanographic events, team up with academic and research institutions for the advancement of modern ocean technologies. His academic leadership includes serving as Director General of Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD) the only research institute under the Bangladesh Navy, Director of Institute of Bay of Bengal and Bangladesh Studies (IBBBS), and Dean of Faculty of Earth and Ocean Science (FEOS) at Bangladesh Maritime University. His affiliations with multiple research organizations have fostered close collaboration with academia. At present, he holds the position of Director General at the Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute (BORI), where he actively leads and supports the advancement of marine science and oceanographic research through his expertise and scholarly efforts.

 

Government, Academic, and Leadership Roles


	

		

			

			

				
Director General, Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute (BORI), Ministry of Science and Technology (Oct 2024 – Present)
				
Dean, Faculty of Earth and Ocean Science, Bangladesh Maritime University (Feb 2024 – Oct 2024)
				
Director, Institute of Bay of Bengal & Bangladesh Studies, Bangladesh Maritime University (Aug 2023 – Oct 2024)
				
Director, Institute of Professional Language, Bangladesh Maritime University (Aug 2023 – Oct 2024)
				
Director General, Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD) (Jan 2021 – Aug 2023)
				
Director of Hydrography & Blue Economy, Naval Headquarters (Jan 2020 – Aug 2023)
				
Zonal Commander, Coast Guard West Zone, Mongla (Feb 2018 – Jan 2020)
				
Commanding Officer, BNS MONGLA (Oct 2015 – Dec 2017)
				
Commanding Officer, BNS ANUSHANDHAN (Oct 2013 – Apr 2015)
				
Chief Hydrographer, Chittagong Port Authority (Sep 2009 – Feb 2011)
			
			
		
	


 

Academic Highlights


	

		

			

			

				
PhD Fellow (2023–Present)

				Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Dhaka – Ongoing doctoral research in Maritime and Oceanographic domain.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				

				
Irregular Migration Course (2018)

				
Istanbul, Turkey – Advance military strategic program through expert-led training and collaboration.
				
			
			
		
		

			

			

				

				
Training on Database Design, Management and MSDI (2012)
				Colombo, Sri Lanka - Advance technical skills development training in Marine database development, management, and spatial data infrastructure for improved data-driven decision-making.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Naval Staff College Course (2007)

				Naval War College, Rhode Island, USA – Prestigious international military-strategic leadership training.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Oceanography Principles & Applications Course (2006)

				National Oceanographic and Maritime Institute (NOAMI), Dhaka – Core Ocean science training crucial to Oceanographic expertise.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Naval Staff Course (24th Batch) (2005–2006)

				Defense Services Command & Staff College (DSC&SC), Mirpur – Advanced naval leadership and operations training.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Masters in Defense Studies (2005)

				National University, Gazipur – Academic foundation in defense strategy and national security.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Masters in Hydrography (2003)

				Goa University, India – Along with IHO Category A Hydrographic Course (2002–2003), reflecting top-tier technical hydrographic credentials.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
IHO Category B Hydrographic Course (1999–2000)

				National Hydrographic School, Goa, India – Internationally recognized hydrographic certification.
			
			
		
	


 

Achievements and Awards


	

		

			

			

				
Top Distinction: Secured first place with distinction among all trainees in the IHO Category B International Course at the National Hydrographic School (NHS), Goa, India.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Payra Port Feasibility Study: Served as Member Secretary of the initial Feasibility Study Committee for Payra Port. Successfully completed the preliminary feasibility study and worked closely in the development and formulation of the Payra Port Project.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Maritime Boundary Delimitation: Made significant contributions to activities related to Maritime Boundary Delimitation.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Bilateral Arrangement with UKHO: Negotiated and signed a Bilateral Arrangement between the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and the Bangladesh Navy (MOU with UKHO). Honored with appreciation from higher authority.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Publications at BIMRAD: As Director, oversaw the publication of the BIMRAD Journal, BIMRAD Monograph, and BIMRAD Paal, all of which received widespread acclaim. Received a letter of appreciation from ACNS (Log)/Acting Chairman BIMRAD for these contributions.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Highest Operational Award of Coast Guard: As Zonal Commander of the West Zone (2018-2019), received the service's top operational prestigious award Bangladesh Coast Guard Medal (BCGM) in recognition of exceptional leadership and outstanding performance in maritime security, crisis response, and mission execution.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Commendations: Received a commendation from the Chief of the Naval Staff for exceptional performance and distinguished service in the Navy. Received commendation from the Director-General of the Coast Guard in recognition of exceptional leadership and outstanding performance in the Coast Guard.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
National Integrity Award: Awarded the National Integrity Award 2022-2023 by the Bangladesh Navy for playing a pivotal role in the successful implementation of the National Integrity Strategy formulated by the Government of Bangladesh and for significantly contributing to establishing good governance in state institutions and society.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Honored with the Bangladesh Navy's Extraordinary Service Medal (OSP): Awarded the Extraordinary Service Medal (OSP) - one of the Bangladesh Navy's highest peacetime honors - in recognition of exceptional service, dedication, and courage. This prestigious recognition highlights outstanding contributions to naval excellence.
			
			
		
	


 

Completed Research Project Works


	

		

			

			

				
Project Director of NUFFIC Project titled “Outcome Based Blue Economy Curriculum Development & Research Implementation” at Bangladesh Maritime University.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Project Director of “Trajectories towards Differential Adaptation to Sea Level Rise for the Coastal Community of Bangladesh” at Bangladesh Maritime University.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Project Director of “Evaluating Matarbari Deep Sea Ports Sustainability Roadmap:  A Triple Bottom Line Approach” at Bangladesh Maritime University.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Project Director “Maritime Security Challenges in the Bay of Bengal: Bangladesh Perspectives” with Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) & Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD).
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Project Supervisor “Traditional and non-traditional threats in the Indian Ocean region: A Bangladesh perspective” at BIMRAD with Intraport & Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD).
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Project Director “Maritime Safety Protocol for Fisherman to Fight Against COVID -19” with NOTC China & Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD).
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Project Director “Developing Training Module on Local Level Strategy of Reducing Climate Induced Loss and Damage of Seagoing Fishers” with AOSED & Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD).
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Project Director of Guideline Development on “Standard Procedure of Conducting Research” for BIMRAD
			
			
		
	


 

Conference/Symposium Participation


	

		

			

			

				
Presented and participated in several forums related to Ocean Governance, Hydrography and Oceanography, and Maritime development.
				
Served as the convener and delivered keynote speeches at numerous high-level seminars and policy discussions across Bangladesh.
				
Delivered lectures at various conferences and forums on Blue Economy, Hydrography and Oceanography related issues, Climate Change and Maritime Security.
			
			
		
	


 

Affiliations and Memberships


	

		

			

			

				
Member, Board of Governors, International Centre for Ocean Governance (ICOG), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
				
Member, Board of Governors & Life Member, National Oceanographic and Maritime Institute (NOAMI): Dhaka, Bangladesh
				
Member, Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD), Dhaka, Bangladesh
				
Member Secretary, Board of Governors, Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute (BORI), Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
			
			
		
	


 

Contributions to Academia


	

		

			

			
Commodore Md Minarul Hoque has also made significant contributions to academia through institutional reports, professional writings, newspaper columns, and journal articles, reflecting his deep engagement in advancing marine science and policy. His research focuses on Oceanography and Hydrography, Ocean Governance, the Blue Economy, climate change, and Maritime security issues.
			
		
	


 

 

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Commodore Md Minarul Hoque, (H), OSP, BCGM, psc, BN

Director General

Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute (BORI)

Commodore Md Minarul Hoque, (H), OSP, BCGM, psc, BN joined the Bangladesh Navy as an officer cadet on 01 January 1991 and was commissioned into the Executive Branch on 01 July 1993. Over an illustrious career spanning more than 34 years, he has received extensive training at both national and international levels. Commodore Md Minarul Hoque is a distinguished naval officer and Oceanographer with a broad and accomplished career in Hydrography & Oceanography, Maritime Research, and Leadership. He has commanded all classes of hydrographic ships in the Bangladesh Navy, including BNS ANUSHANDHAN (Ex HMS ROEBUCK), and held key roles such as Officer-in-Charge of Bangladesh Navy Hydrographic & Oceanographic Centre (BNHOC), Chief Hydrographer at Chittagong Port Authority, Commanding Officer, BNS MONGLA, and Director of Hydrography and Blue Economy at Naval Headquarters. Beyond naval duties, he served as Zonal Commander (West) of the Bangladesh Coast Guard. Commodore Minar has dynamically participated in numerous national and international hydrographic and oceanographic events, team up with academic and research institutions for the advancement of modern ocean technologies. His academic leadership includes serving as Director General of Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD) the only research institute under the Bangladesh Navy, Director of Institute of Bay of Bengal and Bangladesh Studies (IBBBS), and Dean of Faculty of Earth and Ocean Science (FEOS) at Bangladesh Maritime University. His affiliations with multiple research organizations have fostered close collaboration with academia. At present, he holds the position of Director General at the Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute (BORI), where he actively leads and supports the advancement of marine science and oceanographic research through his expertise and scholarly efforts.

 

Government, Academic, and Leadership Roles


	

		

			

			

				
Director General, Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute (BORI), Ministry of Science and Technology (Oct 2024 – Present)
				
Dean, Faculty of Earth and Ocean Science, Bangladesh Maritime University (Feb 2024 – Oct 2024)
				
Director, Institute of Bay of Bengal & Bangladesh Studies, Bangladesh Maritime University (Aug 2023 – Oct 2024)
				
Director, Institute of Professional Language, Bangladesh Maritime University (Aug 2023 – Oct 2024)
				
Director General, Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD) (Jan 2021 – Aug 2023)
				
Director of Hydrography & Blue Economy, Naval Headquarters (Jan 2020 – Aug 2023)
				
Zonal Commander, Coast Guard West Zone, Mongla (Feb 2018 – Jan 2020)
				
Commanding Officer, BNS MONGLA (Oct 2015 – Dec 2017)
				
Commanding Officer, BNS ANUSHANDHAN (Oct 2013 – Apr 2015)
				
Chief Hydrographer, Chittagong Port Authority (Sep 2009 – Feb 2011)
			
			
		
	


 

Academic Highlights


	

		

			

			

				
PhD Fellow (2023–Present)

				Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Dhaka – Ongoing doctoral research in Maritime and Oceanographic domain.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				

				
Irregular Migration Course (2018)

				
Istanbul, Turkey – Advance military strategic program through expert-led training and collaboration.
				
			
			
		
		

			

			

				

				
Training on Database Design, Management and MSDI (2012)
				Colombo, Sri Lanka - Advance technical skills development training in Marine database development, management, and spatial data infrastructure for improved data-driven decision-making.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Naval Staff College Course (2007)

				Naval War College, Rhode Island, USA – Prestigious international military-strategic leadership training.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Oceanography Principles & Applications Course (2006)

				National Oceanographic and Maritime Institute (NOAMI), Dhaka – Core Ocean science training crucial to Oceanographic expertise.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Naval Staff Course (24th Batch) (2005–2006)

				Defense Services Command & Staff College (DSC&SC), Mirpur – Advanced naval leadership and operations training.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Masters in Defense Studies (2005)

				National University, Gazipur – Academic foundation in defense strategy and national security.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Masters in Hydrography (2003)

				Goa University, India – Along with IHO Category A Hydrographic Course (2002–2003), reflecting top-tier technical hydrographic credentials.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
IHO Category B Hydrographic Course (1999–2000)

				National Hydrographic School, Goa, India – Internationally recognized hydrographic certification.
			
			
		
	


 

Achievements and Awards


	

		

			

			

				
Top Distinction: Secured first place with distinction among all trainees in the IHO Category B International Course at the National Hydrographic School (NHS), Goa, India.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Payra Port Feasibility Study: Served as Member Secretary of the initial Feasibility Study Committee for Payra Port. Successfully completed the preliminary feasibility study and worked closely in the development and formulation of the Payra Port Project.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Maritime Boundary Delimitation: Made significant contributions to activities related to Maritime Boundary Delimitation.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Bilateral Arrangement with UKHO: Negotiated and signed a Bilateral Arrangement between the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and the Bangladesh Navy (MOU with UKHO). Honored with appreciation from higher authority.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Publications at BIMRAD: As Director, oversaw the publication of the BIMRAD Journal, BIMRAD Monograph, and BIMRAD Paal, all of which received widespread acclaim. Received a letter of appreciation from ACNS (Log)/Acting Chairman BIMRAD for these contributions.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Highest Operational Award of Coast Guard: As Zonal Commander of the West Zone (2018-2019), received the service's top operational prestigious award Bangladesh Coast Guard Medal (BCGM) in recognition of exceptional leadership and outstanding performance in maritime security, crisis response, and mission execution.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Commendations: Received a commendation from the Chief of the Naval Staff for exceptional performance and distinguished service in the Navy. Received commendation from the Director-General of the Coast Guard in recognition of exceptional leadership and outstanding performance in the Coast Guard.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
National Integrity Award: Awarded the National Integrity Award 2022-2023 by the Bangladesh Navy for playing a pivotal role in the successful implementation of the National Integrity Strategy formulated by the Government of Bangladesh and for significantly contributing to establishing good governance in state institutions and society.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Honored with the Bangladesh Navy's Extraordinary Service Medal (OSP): Awarded the Extraordinary Service Medal (OSP) - one of the Bangladesh Navy's highest peacetime honors - in recognition of exceptional service, dedication, and courage. This prestigious recognition highlights outstanding contributions to naval excellence.
			
			
		
	


 

Completed Research Project Works


	

		

			

			

				
Project Director of NUFFIC Project titled “Outcome Based Blue Economy Curriculum Development & Research Implementation” at Bangladesh Maritime University.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Project Director of “Trajectories towards Differential Adaptation to Sea Level Rise for the Coastal Community of Bangladesh” at Bangladesh Maritime University.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Project Director of “Evaluating Matarbari Deep Sea Ports Sustainability Roadmap:  A Triple Bottom Line Approach” at Bangladesh Maritime University.
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Project Director “Maritime Security Challenges in the Bay of Bengal: Bangladesh Perspectives” with Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) & Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD).
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Project Supervisor “Traditional and non-traditional threats in the Indian Ocean region: A Bangladesh perspective” at BIMRAD with Intraport & Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD).
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Project Director “Maritime Safety Protocol for Fisherman to Fight Against COVID -19” with NOTC China & Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD).
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Project Director “Developing Training Module on Local Level Strategy of Reducing Climate Induced Loss and Damage of Seagoing Fishers” with AOSED & Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD).
			
			
		
		

			

			

				
Project Director of Guideline Development on “Standard Procedure of Conducting Research” for BIMRAD
			
			
		
	


 

Conference/Symposium Participation


	

		

			

			

				
Presented and participated in several forums related to Ocean Governance, Hydrography and Oceanography, and Maritime development.
				
Served as the convener and delivered keynote speeches at numerous high-level seminars and policy discussions across Bangladesh.
				
Delivered lectures at various conferences and forums on Blue Economy, Hydrography and Oceanography related issues, Climate Change and Maritime Security.
			
			
		
	


 

Affiliations and Memberships


	

		

			

			

				
Member, Board of Governors, International Centre for Ocean Governance (ICOG), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
				
Member, Board of Governors & Life Member, National Oceanographic and Maritime Institute (NOAMI): Dhaka, Bangladesh
				
Member, Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD), Dhaka, Bangladesh
				
Member Secretary, Board of Governors, Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute (BORI), Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
			
			
		
	


 

Contributions to Academia


	

		

			
Commodore Md Minarul Hoque has also made significant contributions to academia through institutional reports, professional writings, newspaper columns, and journal articles, reflecting his deep engagement in advancing marine science and policy. His research focuses on Oceanography and Hydrography, Ocean Governance, the Blue Economy, climate change, and Maritime security issues.
		
	


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