Sea is the source of enormous resources providing us valuable energy, minerals, protein, aquaculture, shipping, port & marine, logistics, tourism, and others. The Bay of Bengal, largest bay of the world, is strategically important for all the littoral countries Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The Territorial Waters and Maritime Zones Act 1974 has established the sovereign rights of Bangladesh over the sea and its resources. The maritime boundary delimitation with the neighboring countries has generated new opportunities for unhindered exploration and exploitation of the marine resources leading to ensure the food security of the growing population and contribute to the sustainable development of Bangladesh in a changing environment. Considering our rights on the vast sea area in the Bay of Bengal under national jurisdiction, there is a tremendous demand for the establishment of a dedicated research institution for studying subjects related to maritime affairs.

Establishment of an independent research institution may fill in this void, where researchers can openly discuss and debate to come out with innovative ideas and inputs in the maritime field. Bangladesh Navy, being the main stakeholder in the maritime sector, realized the immense importance of the maritime sector and the lack of a common platform for integrated research in this field.

The maiden dedicated maritime research think tank BIMRAD started its journey on 03 July 2018 to conduct research on maritime affairs, security, exploration and conservation of sea resources, maritime science & technology, maritime tourism, maritime pollution, biodiversity, marine ecology, coastal disaster, marine renewable energy and climate change impact, food security, adaptation and so on. The Institute is registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.