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DHAKA, May 6, 2025 (BSS) – Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today urge government agencies as well as the private organizations, owners and labor bodies to come forward with efforts to ensure maritime safety.
“Bangladesh is a disaster-prone country. Therefore, I request everyone to be aware and cautious while navigating the waterways. At the same time, I urge boat drivers to operate their vessels with caution by using safety equipment correctly,” he said in a message on the occasion of 'Maritime Safety Week'.
Yunus welcomed the initiative of shipping ministry and shipping department to observe 'Maritime Safety Week-2025' saying this year's theme - 'Pollution-free rivers and safe vessels, healthy environment, protected lives' - has become very relevant in the upcoming monsoon season and the existing context.
He said rivers and vessels are one of the main means of transportation of goods in riverine Bangladesh. This affordable and environmentally friendly transport system is playing an important role as the driving force of the country's economy, he added.
The chief adviser said his interim government is determined to provide all kinds of civic services to the people. For this purpose, the government has dredged waterways and it has been making strides to use advanced technology to increase institutional and infrastructural capacity in the field of maritime, he said.
He urged all concerned to comply with the maritime law to protect the environment and avoid maritime accidents.
He hoped Maritime Safety Week-2025 will play a positive role in increasing public awareness to ensure safe maritime navigation.
the chief adviser wished the success of all the programmes taken for Maritime Safety Week-2025.
