Bangladesh Navy, BIWT observe World Hydrography Day
City Desk

The Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) on Saturday observed World Hydrography Day-2025 through various programmes.
A seminar was organized at the Military Museum Multipurpose Hall in the capital marking the day, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) release.
Shipping Adviser Brigadier General (R.) Dr. M Sakhawat Hussain joined the event as the chief guest while Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan was present as the special guest.
Members of marine research and organizations concerned, senior government officials, experts in hydrography and oceanography and research personnel participated in the seminar, reports BSS.
The theme of this year’s World Hydrography Day 2025 is “Seabed Mapping: Enabling Ocean Action,” which highlights the significant role of hydrography in ensuring a prosperous marine management.
Hydrographic data serves as a key driving force for the safe movement of domestic and foreign ships at sea, sustainable collection and effective use of marine resources.
Papers were presented on various topics including planning for ocean management and blue economy, seabed change, off-shore aquaculture and fish productivity, enhancement of marine genetic resources, and seabed mapping as the basis for an integrated ocean monitoring system.
Various issues were discussed to achieve the goal of safe, sustainable and effective utilization of marine resources through the practical use of hydrographic data.
A special exhibition on hydrographic activities was organized with the participation of various maritime organizations.
In 2001, Bangladesh became the 70th member of the International Hydrographic Organization.