A joint research project entitled, “A Preliminary Study to Develop a Phased Approach for Maritime Tourism Development in Bangladesh” was signed among Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh, University of Hawaii, USA and America's renowned tourism operator Connected Planet at the campus of BSMRMU in the capital on Monday, says a press release.
In the presence of BSMRMU VC Rear Admiral M Khaled Iqbal, Dean of FMBS Commodore M Ziauddin Alamgir and M. Jan Rumi of University of Hawaii and Connected Planet signed the agreement. BSMRMU Treasurer, Registrar, Dean of FEOS and FGS, Academic Advisor, Controller of Exam, teachers and officers attended the ceremony as well.
This research will provide recommendations to government and non-government stakeholders in order to implement a world-class services in potential maritime tourist locations.