Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said every country needs accurate hydrographic data for development.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Bay of Bengal is very important for Bangladesh\u2019s national economy, security and environmental balance. Not only Bangladesh, but also neighbouring countries are largely dependent on the Bay of Bengal for their economic prosperity. There is no alternative to accurate hydrographic information for development of the national economy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Chief Adviser said this in a message on the occasion of the World Hydrography Day 2025 tomorrow.<\/p>\n
The Chief Adviser said the interim government is working with the goal of transforming Bangladesh into a productive and regional economic hub.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo achieve the goal, there is no alternative to detailed, updated and accurate hydrographic information to utilize marine resources effectively,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Prof Yunus said the Hydrographic Department of the Bangladesh Navy is working tirelessly to conduct hydrographic survey, prepare charts and make sure the safety of all local and foreign ships and exchange information and data according to international standards.<\/p>\n