President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has asked the Bangladesh Coast Guard to take stronger measures to maintain law and order and security in coastal areas and prevent drug trafficking, smuggling and human trafficking.
He made the call when Bangladesh Coast Guard Director General Rear Admiral Md Moinul Hassan paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban.
The President’s Press Secretary Md Sarwar Alam briefed BSS about the meeting.
The President also urged the Coast Guard to take effective measures to conserve fisheries and natural resources, protect the environment and prevent water pollution.
“The incumbent government is firmly committed to developing the Coast Guard into a modern and efficient force to protect the country’s vast coastal areas and maritime boundary,” he said, stressing the need to modernise the force and provide proper training to its members.
He also called on the Coast Guard to remain vigilant against illegal fishing within Bangladesh’s maritime boundary.
During the meeting, the Coast Guard DG briefed the President on the force’s overall activities and progress in procuring new patrol boats and modern rescue helicopters. He also informed him about plans to establish an aviation wing to strengthen the Coast Guard’s operational capabilities.
Moinul Hassan sought the President’s cooperation in carrying out his responsibilities, while the President assured him of all-out support for the development of the force.
Secretaries of the President’s Office and senior officials were present at the meeting.
