Chattogram, March 25 -- The emergence of vast new landmass, locally known as 'char', near Sandwip is giving a rise in new possibilities of development and business, but it certainly needs a shot in the arm, said experts.

According to them, the government should conduct surveys and preserve the shoals as those have huge potentials for agriculture.

Marine science teacher of Chittagong University Moslem Uddin Munna suggested small-scale dredging of Bamoni, Hatia and Sandwip channels for land preservation.

"Urgent steps should be taken to preserve the new land which can change the map of the country and create new possibilities for the homeless people and the agriculture sector," he said.

A 20-kilometer long shoal has recently formed near...