Marine Spatial Planning: Implementation of Plans and Strategies in Perspective of Bangladesh

Year : 2024 | Volume : 11 | Issue : 03 | Page : 24 31
    By

    Mohammad Saydul Islam Sarkar,

  • Teng Xin,

  • Deng Yuncheng,

Abstract

Marine spatial planning (MSP) is an internationally recognized planning tool used in coastal countries
to utilize information about a particular maritime zone, its resources, and its uses and to develop a
comprehensive ocean management system. It is a pragmatic and integrated process to protect the
environment when human operations are held at spatial and temporal levels and increase sustainability
in marine resources’ uses. After two victories with two neighboring countries, India and Myanmar,
Bangladesh obtained a significantly defined maritime boundary in the Bay of Bengal. Nevertheless,
Bangladesh faced several challenges in the management and sustainable use of the resources in this
maritime territory in recent years. For proper governance and fruitful management of the resources of
the marine environment, Bangladesh needs to develop policies and frameworks associated with MSP.
This article provides a brief snapshot of the implementation of plans and strategies of MSP in the
context of Bangladesh. Until today, very few policies and legislation have hardly been initiated to bring
all the relevant departments under an umbrella for adopting MSP. The government should establish an
authorized body to adopt MSP in the Bay of Bengal. The body should initiate integrated policy,
coordinate with multi-sectored bodies, and make legislative solid protection and framework. Therefore,
effective MSP is required for Bangladesh to achieve sustainable development and protect the marine
environment.

Keywords: Marine spatial planning, sustainable development, blue economy, Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh

[This article belongs to Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology ]

How to cite this article:
Mohammad Saydul Islam Sarkar, Teng Xin, Deng Yuncheng. Marine Spatial Planning: Implementation of Plans and Strategies in Perspective of Bangladesh. Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology. 2024; 11(03):24-31.
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Mohammad Saydul Islam Sarkar, Teng Xin, Deng Yuncheng. Marine Spatial Planning: Implementation of Plans and Strategies in Perspective of Bangladesh. Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology. 2024; 11(03):24-31. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joost/article=2024/view=193329


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Volume 11
Issue 03
Received 11/09/2024
Accepted 04/10/2024
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