Three more marine academies will be established across the country as per the instructions of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, says State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury.
He made the announcement during a meeting with the officials concerned of Bangladesh Marine Academy at the Secretariat on Monday.
He said: "There are total five marine academies – Barishal, Rangpur, Sylhet and Pabna and Chattogram – in the country. Three more will be set up soon following the instructions of the prime minister."
"We want to create more skilled sailors. This will result in a substantial amount of foreign exchange earnings," he added.
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