Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has urged policymakers to expand their vision beyond deep-sea port development and focus on building a sustainable Blue Economy.

At a meeting with BIDA, Yunus said:
“This will not just be a facilitating zone. A new city will rise there, connected to the world through the sea—our highway to the globe.”

BIDA Chairman presented a detailed plan for the Maheshkhali-Matarbari project, which will be executed in three phases. Once completed, it is expected to create 2.5 million jobs and contribute $150 billion to GDP.

Yunus also emphasized the need for international expertise, academic research, and conferences on ocean economy, while highlighting environmental protection as a core priority.