According to Nurul Mostafa Kamal Zafari, a writer and researcher from Pekua, Cox’s Bazar, the blue economy can potentially make Cox’s Bazar a paradigm for sustainable economic growth.
Speaking to Cox’s Bazar Life, he emphasized leveraging the region’s vast maritime resources and the world’s longest beach to establish an environmentally sustainable economic framework.
The blue economy, which is focused on the sustainable use of marine life and resources, may create opportunities in sectors including aquaculture, aquatic resource extraction, tourism, and marine biotechnology.
He also highlighted that developing the tourism industry along the coastline could significantly boost the local economy.
Moreover, the potential for renewable energy generation—particularly solar and wind power—along the coast could diversify the region’s economic prospects.
However, he stressed the importance of properly managing and conserving the ocean’s abundant resources to ensure long-term benefits for future generations.
According to Zafari, the blue economy can transform Cox’s Bazar from a tourist destination into a robust, sustainable economic hub, driving regional and national development.
By Rajin Saleh
