সর্ব-শেষ হাল-নাগাদ: ২৮ ডিসেম্বর ২০২১
ওশানোগ্রাফিক ডাটা সেন্টার
With the establishment of Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute (BORI), Oceanographic Data Centre has been established as a countries first Oceanographic data centre. Oceanographic Data Centre of BORI (ODCOB) is serve as a ``data-primer'' for students and those in other fields of research who are interested in carrying out research involving the analyses of data in the oceanographic sciences. This ODCOB will describe, in very general terms, the datasets most commonly used to study the ocean system and the formats used for archival. The datasets include observations from conventional oceanographic sources such as stations and ships, from satellites, and analyzed grids produced at operational weather forecast centers. Rather, the focus is upon the broad characteristics of the data sources and the datasets. The characteristics of ODCOB are not only including the observed variables and their spatial and temporal extent but also common problems, data limitations and sources of error of oceanographic data.
A data center is a facility composed of networked computers and storage that businesses or other organizations use to organize, process, store and disseminate large amounts of data. In case of Oceanography "Data" in general refer to digital or analogue records of marine environmental observations; and “information" refers to inventories, catalogues, data products, analyses, selected bibliographies, reports and publications of the data centre or to similar products of other center or organizations.
Advances in marine sciences and technology depend to a significant degree upon the effective flow of data/information from the collectors to various types of users. The principal purpose of an Oceanographic Data Centre is to provide on a long-term continuing basis data/information in a usable form to the so-called "secondary user" community, i.e. to individuals or organizations in the nation which have or will in the future have need for the data, after the primary purposes for which the data were collected have been satisfied.
Key Activity of the ODCOB:
Its primary activity is to manage the data collected from Ocean.
- Collecting Oceanographic Data from National, Regional & International programs
- Verifying the quality of the Data
- Ensuring the long term preservation of the Data & associated information required for correct interpretation of the Data
- Making Data available nationally & internationally according to govt. rules & regulations
Targeted Function of the ODCOB:
National:
- Receiving data from researchers, performing quality control, and archiving.
- Receiving data from buoys, ships and satellites on a daily basis, processing the data in a timely way, and providing outputs to various research and/or to other centers according to the govt. rules & regulations.
- Reporting the results of quality control directly to data collectors as part of the quality assurance module for the system.
- Participating in the development of data management plans and establishing systems to support major experiments, monitoring systems etc.
- Disseminating data on the Internet and through other means (and on CD-ROM, DVD, etc) according to the govt. rules & regulations.
- Publishing statistical studies and atlases of oceanographic variables.
International:
- Participating in the development of international standards and methods for data management through international body (such as IODE and JCOMM);
- Participating in international oceanographic data and information exchange through international body (such as IODE and JCOMM);
- Assisting with data management aspects of global or regional programmes or pilot projects;
- Operating as a data assembly and quality control centre for part of an international science experiment;
Goal of ODCOB:
- Achieve capability to provide Marine Information and Advisory Service (MIAS) nationally & internationally.
- Develop the archive of marine data & National Oceanographic Database (NODB).
- Creating and publishing the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (Bay of Bengal).
- Become the country’s apex center for Database Management, Data Capacity, Data Analysis & Maintenance on Oceanography.
- Collect Super Computer to develop vast size international standard Data management system & Analysis.
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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)
- 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)
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Academic Highlights
- PhD Fellow (2023–Present)
Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Dhaka – Ongoing doctoral research in Maritime and Oceanographic domain.
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Irregular Migration Course (2018)
Istanbul, Turkey – Advance military strategic program through expert-led training and collaboration.
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- Naval Staff College Course (2007)
Naval War College, Rhode Island, USA – Prestigious international military-strategic leadership training.
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- Oceanography Principles & Applications Course (2006)
National Oceanographic and Maritime Institute (NOAMI), Dhaka – Core Ocean science training crucial to Oceanographic expertise.
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- Naval Staff Course (24th Batch) (2005–2006)
Defense Services Command & Staff College (DSC&SC), Mirpur – Advanced naval leadership and operations training.
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- Masters in Defense Studies (2005)
National University, Gazipur – Academic foundation in defense strategy and national security.
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- Masters in Hydrography (2003)
Goa University, India – Along with IHO Category A Hydrographic Course (2002–2003), reflecting top-tier technical hydrographic credentials.
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- IHO Category B Hydrographic Course (1999–2000)
National Hydrographic School, Goa, India – Internationally recognized hydrographic certification.
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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.
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- 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.
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- Maritime Boundary Delimitation: Made significant contributions to activities related to Maritime Boundary Delimitation.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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Completed Research Project Works
- Project Director of NUFFIC Project titled “Outcome Based Blue Economy Curriculum Development & Research Implementation” at Bangladesh Maritime University.
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- Project Director of “Trajectories towards Differential Adaptation to Sea Level Rise for the Coastal Community of Bangladesh” at Bangladesh Maritime University.
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- Project Director of “Evaluating Matarbari Deep Sea Ports Sustainability Roadmap: A Triple Bottom Line Approach” at Bangladesh Maritime University.
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- 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).
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- 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).
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- Project Director “Maritime Safety Protocol for Fisherman to Fight Against COVID -19” with NOTC China & Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD).
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- 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).
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- Project Director of Guideline Development on “Standard Procedure of Conducting Research” for BIMRAD
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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.
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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
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Contributions to Academia
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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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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)
- 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.
|
|
|
- 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
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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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মহাপরিচালক
কমডোর মোঃ মিনারুল হক, (এইচ), ওএসপি, বিসিজিএম, পিএসসি, বিএন
বিস্তারিত
কেন্দ্রীয় ই-সেবা
হটলাইন
সামাজিক যোগাযোগ
জরুরি হেল্পলাইন নম্বর
