Department of Oceanography, University of Dhaka
Blue Economy &
Marine Spatial Planning
Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh
A GIS-based platform for marine spatial planning, oceanographic research, and sustainable management of Bangladesh's maritime resources.
Platform Capabilities
Tools and features for marine spatial planning and oceanographic research
Interactive GIS Mapping
Visualize marine zones, EEZ boundaries, and coastal activities on an interactive map powered by real geospatial data.
Fisheries Management
Monitor fishing grounds, seasonal patterns, and sustainable harvesting zones across the Bay of Bengal.
Maritime Route Planning
Analyze shipping corridors, port connectivity, and vessel traffic for optimized maritime logistics.
Oceanographic Data
Track salinity, temperature, and other oceanographic parameters across pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons.
Spatial Zoning
Define and visualize marine spatial plans with multi-layer zoning for sustainable ocean governance.
Data-Driven Insights
Generate reports and export publication-ready maps for research papers and policy documents.
Research Team
Principal investigators and researchers behind this project
Dr. Abu Hena Muhammad Yousuf
Associate Professor & Chairman
Department of Oceanography
University of Dhaka
Md Ashikur Rahman
Senior Research Officer
Institute of Bay of Bengal and
Bangladesh Studies
Bangladesh Maritime University
PhD Research Fellow
Department of Oceanography
University of Dhaka
Republic of Bangladesh
University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh