Unlocking the potentials of Blue Biotechnology for sustaining ecological balance of Bangladesh

Author: Mohammad Nazir Hossain
DOI: doi.org/10.70279/bmj-v5-i2-1017
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Blue biotechnology- commonly known as marine biotechnology is considered as one of the most promising sectors in Bangladesh for sustainable development. As the movement of eco-efficient innovation gaining its popularity day by day therefore an advancement in blue biotechnology can contribute to develop a better environmental status by improvising the utilization of resources more efficiently. However, the development of eco-efficient innovations in marine biotechnology and its economic growth needs to accommodate three major network, namely political, economic, and scientific. These three triads are considered as the networking backbone of blue biotechnologies. Fine tuning and interaction of these three separate systems can contribute to the creation of a green sphere. The concept of this ecological sphere or green sphere in blue biotechnology eventually leads to invention of eco-friendly products. After the historical settlement of maritime dispute over India and Myanmar, the total maritime area Bangladesh approximates 207000 square kilometers which has enormous potential for the development of eco-efficient products by blue biotechnology. Though marine biotechnology has a wide-ranging scope but the degree of ecological modernization of sector greatly varies depending on need. At present, Bangladesh is solely depended on land-based food products. While the number of populations is rising exponentially, our land area is losing greenery everyday due to excessive use of land area for farming and creating habitat. Apart from this, our current industries and technologies are not up to the mark to meet the demand of such massive needs. Therefore, time has come to adopt new strategies to maintain ecological balance and save the habitats from further extinction. This article focuses on the necessity of blue biotechnology for supporting the growing needs and thus maintaining the ecological balance for a green Bangladesh.