Bangladesh inaugurated its first ocean satellite ground station at the University of Chittagong, marking a new phase in the nation’s capacity to collect and analyze satellite-based data from the Bay of Bengal and coastal regions. The inauguration took place on Tuesday morning, led by State Minister for Land and Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin. The ceremony was attended by the university’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Al-Forkan, UGC Chairman Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmad, and representatives from China, including Cultural Counsellor Li Xuepeng and Professor Dr. Fu Bin of the Second Institute of Oceanography.
During the event, the state minister emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring necessary infrastructure such as electricity and high-speed internet to achieve the project’s goals. He noted that the satellite would play a vital role in marine resource management, fisheries, maritime transport, and coastal development. The vice-chancellor described the day as historic for the university, highlighting that the China-funded facility would benefit students and researchers nationwide by providing real-time ocean and fisheries data.
The project is expected to enhance Bangladesh’s research and operational capabilities in oceanography and coastal resource management.
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