Exclusive economic zone of Bangladesh

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The Exclusive Economic Zone of Bangladesh is a maritime area extending from the baseline of Bangladesh's coast outwards up to 200 nautical miles into the Bay of Bengal. It is recognized under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Bangladesh's EEZ is bordered by India and Myanmar. [1] After resolving maritime boundary disputes with neighbouring countries, the confirmed maritime area of Bangladesh, including the territorial sea, EEZ, and continental shelf, is around 207,000 sq kilometers of which the EEZ constitutes an estimated 166,000 sq kilometres. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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EEZs in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans

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References

  1. ↑ Haque, Engr M. Inamul (2009-11-13). "Bangladesh sea boundary examined through UNCLOS III". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  2. ↑ "Devising a blue economic zone for Bangladesh". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  3. ↑ "Exclusive Economic Zone of Bangladesh". ResearchGate.
  4. ↑ "The Territorial Waters and Maritime Zones Act, 1974". Laws of Bangladesh. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  5. ↑ "Bangladesh desperately needs a comprehensive maritime law". The Business Standard. 2022-01-09. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
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