Contribution of Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta for Developing the Sustainable Blue Economy in Bangladesh

M.J. Mia¹ , M.A. Islam² , M. Akter³

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.7 , Issue.6 , pp.20-27, Jun-2021

Online published on Jun 30, 2021

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Abstract :
Ganges-Brahmaputra delta is one of the biggest deltas in the world. This delta is one of the most productive and beneficial areas in Bangladesh. Deltaic regions play an important role in biodiversity, economy, society, and sustainable development. The Ganges Brahmaputra delta is considered one of those deltaic areas, which can sustain a strong economy for a significantly large number of the population. Currently, Bangladesh, being an uprising maritime country planning to make the blue economy more sustainable. The aspects of the blue economy of Bangladesh are related to the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta in many ways. This paper describes the contribution of the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta for the development of maritime Bangladesh in means of economic and social factors, legal controls, possibilities, challenges, and government actions. The paper also illustrates the possibilities of the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta for ensuring economical sustainability in Bangladesh.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Blue economy, Ganges-Brahmaputra delta, Sustainable development, Economy, Opportunities

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