Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD) celebrated its First Anniversary of establishment on 21 Sep 2019 at Sagorika Hall, Naval Headquarters Complex. Admiral Aurangzeb Chowdhury, NBP, OSP, BCGM, PCGM, BCGMS, ndc, psc, Chief of the Naval Staff Bangladesh Navy & Chief Patron, BIMRAD and Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy were present in the ceremony as Chief Guest and Special Guest. During the occasion two prominent speakers Professor Dr. Rashed Uz Zaman, Chairman Dept. of International Relations, University of Dhaka and Rear Admiral A S M A Awal, NBP, OSP, ndc, psc, MDS, MBA (retd) presented their keynote speeches on ‘How BIMRAD can contribute to the Maritime Affairs and Security’ of Bangladesh respectively. The former Chief of the Naval Staff, Bangladesh Navy and Chairman, BIMRAD, Admiral Nizamuddin Ahmed, NBP, OSP, BCGM, ndc, psc(retd) welcomed distinguished guests on that auspicious occasion. The former Navy Chiefs, former naval & defense personnel, diplomats & excellences of different foreign missions in Dhaka, policy makers of public organizations, research personnel from different think tanks, proficient academicians as well as students from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Bangabandhu Sheikh MujiburRahman Maritime University, MIST and other prestigious universities/institutions and representatives from public & private organizations were present and added colour to the events.

During the celebration of the first anniversary of BIMRAD, the “BIMRAD Journal” had been unveiled. The Chief Guest, Special Guest and the distinguished guests well appreciated the initiatives of BIMRAD for creating common platform for the maritime stakeholders in Bangladesh and beyond as well as towards the cooperation for sustainable development of the country.

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