Bangladesh observed World Hydrography Day 2022 on Tuesday. This year the theme of World Hydrography Day-2022 was Hydrography- Contributing to the United Nations Ocean Decade. On the occasion of the day, a seminar was organized at BNS ISSA KHAN Area Multipurpose Hall, Chattogram Naval Base under the management of Chief Hydrographer of Bangladesh Navy on Tuesday, says an Inter Service Public Relation (ISPR) Directorate media release.   Commander Chattogram Naval Area Rear Admiral M Nazmul Hassan was present as the chief guest.   High officials from various ministries, members of the National Hydrographic Committee, Hydrography and Maritime Organizations, Port Authorities, Universities, Maritime Research & Training Institutes and many Hydrographers were present at the seminar. READ: Seminar on ‘World Hydrography Day-2021’ held in Chattogram Sustainable ocean management, remote sensing in oceanography, Blue Economy and the importance of ocean literacy in achieving the UN Ocean Decade Goal were discussed in the seminar by Hydrographers and ocean science experts.   The speakers also emphasized the enhancement of cooperation and coordination between the stakeholders related to Hydrography for promoting the Blue Economy of Bangladesh. Chief Hydrographer Commodore A K M Sherafullah of Bangladesh Navy delivered the welcome speech, whereas the Director Hydrography Captain M Minarul Hoque presented the keynote paper. Bangladesh is the 70th member of International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). Understanding climate change, monitor the movement of pollutants and protect biodiversity, Data and metadata derived during the hydrographic survey are extremely useful for collaboration with ocean science. Bangladesh Navy acts as the focal point of all hydrographic matters in the sea area of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Navy Hydrographic Services have already developed its capability to produce international standard nautical charts strictly adhering to IHO standards. With high regard for professionalism, Bangladesh Navy has published all the required paper charts and Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) for its sea area. These charts are updated periodically, accepted by the national and international marine communities, and distributed worldwide to ensure safe navigation.

Bangladesh celebrated ‘World Hydrography Day’ on Monday with an aim to increase public awareness on the importance of hydrography in our lives.  This year the theme of the day is ‘One Hundred Years of International Cooperation in Hydrography’. To commemorate the World Hydrography Day, Bangladesh Navy Chief Hydrographer arranged a Video Teleconference (VTC), where a large number of national  hydrographers and high officials from various ministries, hydrographic and maritime  organizations, offices, ports, universities, maritime research and training institutes took part. Chattogram area commander, Rear Admiral M Mozammel Haque graced the occasion  as Chief Guest, says a Inter Service Public relations (ISPR)Press release.  The hydrographers and other personnel participated in the VTC, discussed on  the hydrographic related issues. They also discussed how international, regional and sub- regional cooperation of hydrographic surveying and nautical charting have led up-to-date charts  and ENCs.  READ: KOICA holds seminar on road maintenance, management system issues The participants also focused their awareness on importance and contribution of BN  Hydrographic Services and capacity building to contribute in national and international level  hydrographic activities. Besides, hydrographic services Bangladesh will play substantial role in  promulgating the ‘Delta Plan-2100’ of Bangladesh Government. Bangladesh is the 70th member of International Hydrographic Organization (IHO).  Bangladesh Navy acts as the focal point of all hydrographic matters in the sea area of  Bangladesh.  The National Hydrographic Committee (NHC) of Bangladesh is chaired by  Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations). The committee relentlessly works to promote the  use of hydrography, enhance national hydrographic capacity and also to strengthen  cooperation among the scientific and research communities both at home and abroad. READ:  Seminar on cultural dilemma held at IU Bangladesh Navy has already developed its capability to produce international standard  nautical charts with strict adherence to IHO standards. With high standard of professionalism,  Bangladesh Navy is already proficient in publishing total 63 navigational charts of our sea area  including 9 International Series (INT) paper charts and 11 Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC)  which are accepted by the national and international marine communities and distributed  worldwide for ensuring safe navigation.