সর্ব-শেষ হাল-নাগাদ: ৪ জুন ২০২৫
২০২৪-২০২৫ অর্থবছরের চলমান গবেষণা প্রকল্প
বিভাগের নাম
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের শিরোনাম
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ফিজিক্যাল ও স্পেস ওশানোগ্রাফি বিভাগ
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০১ঃ Onshore and coastal Renewable energy potential in the North-Eastern Region of the Bay of Bengal.
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০২ঃ Identification of potential fishing zones in the northern Bay of Bangal: Field observation and modeling approach.
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জিওলজিক্যাল ওশানোগ্রাফি বিভাগ
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০১ঃ Continuation study of the Investigation of Sedimentation and Mineralogy of the Seafloor Deposits along the Western Coastal-Marine area of Bangladesh.
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০২ঃ Continuation of Assessing Coastline Erosion Protection Measures via an In-depth Examination of Sedimentary Processes along the South-eastern Coast of Bangladesh.
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কেমিক্যাল ওশানোগ্রাফি বিভাগ
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০১ঃ Coral restoration in the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh.
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০২ঃ Study on Nutrient Dynamics and Eutrophication Assessment in the Coastal Waters of Bangladesh
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বায়োলজিক্যাল ওশানোগ্রাফি
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০১ঃ In Vitro tissue culture of agarophyte (Gracilaria sp.) and carragenophyte (Hypnea sp.) seaweed or In Vitro tissue culture of two seaweeds.
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০২ঃ Context of potential marine resources of the Bay of Bengal to achieve the sustainable goal of Marine Spatial planning of Bangladesh.
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০৩ঃ Potential Non-Conventional Marine Species Status and Sustainable Farming Approach in the Coastal Area to Contribute the Blue Economy of Bangladesh.
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০৪ঃ Seasonal Variation of Marine Bacterial Diversity and Antibiotic Sensitivity Patterns in the Water of the Southeastern Coast of Bangladesh.
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০৫ঃ Seasonal variation of chlorophyll-a and phytoplankton community structure in response of physico-chemical parameters of estuarine water of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০৬ঃ Exploration of Jellyfish from the southest coast of Bangladesh and their potential as blue food and high value bioproduct.
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০৭ঃ Development of anticancer and antimicrobial principles from marine species of Bay of Bengal.
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০৮ঃ Seaweed growth status along with pollutants, nutritional profile and ecological role of cultivated seaweed in the Cox’s Bazar coast
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এনভায়রনমেন্টাল ওশানোগ্রাফি এবং ক্লাইমেট বিভাগ
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০১ঃ Seasonal Status and Impact of Oil-Grease in the Water & Sediment of Central Coastal Region of Bangladesh.
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০২ঃ Assessment of Blue Carbon Stocks and Climate Change Impacts in the World's Largest Mangrove Forest: The Sundarbans, Bangladesh (Continuation Project) .
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০৩ঃ Carbon Sequestration Capacity of Tidal Marshes and Mangroves Soil and their Response to Climate Change in the Deltaic Central Coast of Bangladesh.
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০৪ঃ Present status of Microplastic in commercial and Open salt Pans along the Eastern Coast of Bangladesh.
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০৫ঃ Micro-plastic Contamination Assessment in Marine Fish Species from the Central and Northeastern Coastal Regions of Bangladesh.
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০৬ঃ Impacts of Climate Change on Coastal Environment Investigating Sediment Redistribution, Erosion-Accretion and Land Use Pattern in the Central Coastal Region of Bangladesh.
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ওশানোগ্রাফিক ডাটা সেন্টার
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০১ঃ Development of algorithm using maching learning model for determining absolute salinity from practical salinity and environmental parameters in the Estern coastal zone of the Bay of Bangal.
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প্রকৌশল বিভাগ
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গবেষণা প্রকল্পের নাম-০১ঃ Design and Development of a Prototype Remotely Operated Vertical Profiler (ROVP) and piloting in Rejukhal Estuary, Maheskhali Channel and around Saint Martin’s Island.
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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)
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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.
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- 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
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)
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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
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