Dhaka, April 9 -- The shipping adviser highlighted Bangladesh's maritime heritage, strategic location in the Indo-Pacific, and growing role in global trade
Shipping Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hussain has officially announced Bangladesh's candidature for Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026-2027 term.
The adviser formally announced the candidature at a reception at the IMO Delegates Lounge in London, according to a message received on Tuesday.
Besides, as a symbolic gesture, the shipping adviser also presented a model Bangladeshi ship replica to the IMO Secretariat. This is the first time a Bangladeshi replica ship has been established at the IMO Secretariat at the initiative...