The Department of Shipping and the Bangladesh Navy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and undertake various joint initiatives.
The agreement was signed at a ceremony at Naval Headquarters by Commodore Md Shafiul Bari, director general of the Department of Shipping, and the director of Naval Operations on behalf of the Bangladesh Navy.
Rear Admiral Golam Sadeq, assistant chief of naval staff (operations) of the Bangladesh Navy, and senior naval officers attended the event.
Representing the Department of Shipping, Captain Md Giasuddin Ahmed, chief nautical surveyor, Mirza Saifur Rahman, chief engineer and ship surveyor, and Mohammad Obaidullah Ibn Bashir, engineer and ship surveyor and examiner, were present.
Speakers at the ceremony said the MoU would pave the way for technical assistance, skills development and various joint initiatives in the interest of national security.
They said coordinated efforts between the public and private sectors were essential in the current global context to ensure maritime boundary security and promote the prosperity of the blue economy.
They also expressed hope that the agreement would open up new opportunities for research and the use of modern technology in the Bangladesh Navy.
Those present expressed optimism that the MoU would play an important role in further strengthening cooperation and coordination between the two institutions.
