To achieve economic benefits from Blue-Economy, regional connectivity between the bordering countries will be increased.

Speakers at the seminar titled 'Blue-Economy: Bangladesh and Bay of Bengal Regional Co-operation' stressed the importance of regional connectivity.Speakers said the history of the Bay of Bengal region is very old. It inspires BIMSTEC member states to increase regional cooperation and connectivity. At the same time, through the implementation of Blue-Economy, it can ensure economic benefits for the people of this region.Organized by the non-governmental organization Coastal Association for Social Transformation Trust (Coast) at CIRDAP Auditorium in the capital on Sunday. Executive Director of Coast Trust Rezaul Karim Chowdhury conducts the seminar on the initiative of the American Center and Coast Trust.External Affairs Ministry Parliamentary Committee President Dr. Dipu Moni, State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Narayan Chandra Chanda, Chief Guest.