বাংলাদেশে ১ম এবং বিশ্বে ১৩তম মেরিন বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় হচ্ছে চট্টগ্রামে | Bangabandhu Maritime University

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University (BSMRMU), Bangladesh came out as the first ever maritime university of Bangladesh by an Act of the Parliament on 26 October 2013. The honourable President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh is the Chancellor of the University. Right after the inception, the university started its journey towards excellence. MoU with a few reputed Maritime Universities of the world has already been signed for necessary supports to maintain high standard in education system in this university. The university is also planning to include Oceanographic Research Vessel for training of students and research works by the scientists to explore our sea area. With the landmark verdict on delimitation of maritime boundary with India and Myanmar, Bangladesh has been endowed with a large sea area. As the resources on land are depleting, it has become imperative for the nation to look towards the sea for its survival. Effective exploration and exploitation of maritime resources is therefore paramount towards economic emancipation of the country in the 21st century. Besides, the onus of maintaining ‘good order at sea’ is becoming heavier with the passage of time. In order to attain these goals, the nation desperately needs right kind of human resources. BSMRMU with its motto ‘We Strive for Maritime Excellence’ would provide necessary human resources for the nation, through creation of effective well qualified and knowledgeable human resources in the coming days. Towards attaining its goals, the university is going to conduct both graduate and post-graduate courses on various maritime fields. Process to establish a permanent campus is going on, where other specialized fields of study will be opened. Thus, it will endeavour to emerge as a center of excellence in maritime higher education within the shortest possible time.
To keep pace and to be at par with the developing world in the field of maritime higher studies and research, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh, the first Maritime University of the country, was established by the BSMRMU, Act No. 47 of 2013. The University started its journey as the 37th public university of the country, the 3rd Maritime University in South Asia and the 12th Maritime University in the world upholding the motto "We Strive for Maritime Excellence".

On the 2nd February 2014, the University's first office was established at BNS Hazi Mohsin, Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka with active cooperation of the Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral M Farid Habib, NBP, ndc, psc. On the 1st March 2014 the University started its administrative activities by setting up a Liaison Office at 656 Link Road, Mirpur DOHS in Dhaka-1216. With a view to commence its academic activities, on 1st August 2015, the University was shifted to its temporary campus situated at Pallabi, Mirpur-12 in Dhaka. The permanent campus of the University was planned to be established in the campus of Bangladesh Marine Academy, Anwara in Chittagong. However, considering the space constraint in the campus of Bangladesh Marine Academy, the Government of Bangladesh is actively considering to allocate 100 acres of land at Char Rangamatia and Bakolia Mouja under Bandar Thana in the district of Chittagong for the purpose of establishment of a permanent campus of the University.
VISION
Envision promoting and creating a learning environment for higher maritime education with excellence, through state- of- the- art facilities and gadgets, competent faculty and staff, expanded frontier of research based knowledge and international standards supportive of the new horizons in diverse fields by 2021.

MISSION
BSMRMU is committed to provide quality education based on state of the art technological support responsive to the emerging challenges at home and abroad. BSMRMU is dedicated to nurture and develop world class professionals, who would serve the mankind with strong sense of ethical values and competence and ready to face the competitive world of maritime business, service and employment.
GOALS
Achieve sustainable development and progress of the university through mutual cooperation with other related universities/ institutions.
Continue to upgrade educational services and facilities responsive to the demands and requirements of the nation.
Bring all types of marine professionals on a common platform to share knowledge and perform research and development works for the advancement of country's maritime sector.
Enhance research consciousness in the maritime sector in discovering new dimensions with the upcoming challenges.
Accelerate the participation of alumni students and professionals with educational programs and development of projects designed to expand and improve academic standards.
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