Dhaka, Sept. 26 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman have issued separate messages on the occasion of World Maritime Day 2026.

Bangladesh is observing World Maritime Day 2026 under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) theme, "From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence."

In his message, President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the Government remains steadfast in its vision to modernize Bangladesh into a hub of maritime excellence by investing in modern infrastructure, promoting green and resilient shipping, protecting marine biodiversity in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, and integrating advanced technologies for efficiency and transparency.

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