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Corruption has spread into every spehre of society, says Home Advisor Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.
During a meeting with senior officials and sailors at the Coast Guard Headquarters in Dhaka’s Agargaon on Monday, he called for increased efforts to combat the smuggling of fertiliser and Hilsa fish.
Advisor Jahangir urged the coastguards to uphold their anti-corruption stance, preserve their heritage and honour, and ensure transparency in the procurement of arms and other supplies, reports bdnews24.com.
He added that the interim government is not exporting Hilsa fish to India this year due to domestic needs and the ongoing dollar crisis.
Despite the ongoing dollar shortage, the caretaker administration has ensured a steady supply of fertiliser through imports, he added.
The advisor highlighted the risk of smuggling Hilsa fish and fertiliser across borders and stressed that the Coast Guard’s primary responsibility is to focus on halting such smuggling activities via sea and waterways.
Jahangir expressed gratitude to the coastguards, praising them for maintaining high ethical standards and performing their duties effectively, in contrast to other law-enforcing agencies facing moral decline.