Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- The Maheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (MIDA) has identified deep-sea fishing and blue economy expansion as the new frontier for Maheshkhali's transformation, placing the sector alongside industrialization, energy hub development, and deep-sea port as its fourth strategic pillar.

The decision came at a high-level stakeholder consultation held on Monday, chaired by MIDA Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury, and attended by senior officials from key ministries and agencies engaged in Blue Economy activities.

"It is a universally accepted view that Maheshkhali holds immense potential, particularly due to its strategic geographic location," said Chowdhury, adding that deep-sea fishing has now been elevated to natio...