Moheshkhali-Matarbari set to emerge as Bangladesh’s blue economy hub - The

TBT DESK:Bangladesh is looking to the Bay of Bengal as the gateway to a new era of prosperity, with an ambitious 30-year development plan to transform the coastal belt of Moheshkhali-Matarbari into the nation’s first true blue economy hub. The government has tasked the newly formed Moheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (MIDA) with leading this transformation. Its master plan envisions a deep-sea port, integrated energy facilities, modern transport infrastructure, and industrial zones – together designed to place Bangladesh firmly on the global maritime map. According to MIDA projections, the scheme could attract between $60 and $65 billion in investment over the next three decades. In return, it is expected to contribute as much as $150 billion to national GDP and generate...