Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, MP, inaugurating the 24th Founding Day celebration of Bangladesh Coast Guard by cutting a cake at the Coast Guard Headquarters in Dhaka on Thursday. Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Aurangzeb Chowdhury was present, among others President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Thursday expressed the hope that the members of the Bangladesh Coast Guard would work with patriotism, sincerity, honesty, courage and cordiality to ensure foolproof security of the country's maritime and coastal regions, reports BSS.
In separate messages on the eve of the 24th anniversary of Bangladesh Coast Guard and "Coast Guard Day-2019", they also lauded the role of the members of the coast guard in protecting maritime resources of the country.
President Abdul Hamid said, "Since its inception, Bangladesh Coast Guard has been playing an active role in protecting the law and order in maritime boundaries, coastal areas, fisheries and forest resources.
The force is also working relentlessly in preventing infiltration, human trafficking, smuggling and piracy in the coastal areas of the country. They also have made significant contributions through rescue operations in the coastal areas during natural disasters".
He said the incumbent government has taken massive steps to modernise the Coast Guard by 2030.
"The mechanisms and technical capabilities of the force are being increased to build the Coast Guard as a modern two-dimensional force," he said.
In her speech, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the government has already taken various measures to build the coast guard as a capable force so that they could contribute to the country's socio-economic development.
Bangladesh has established legal and economical rights over a large maritime boundary in the Bay of Bengal under the ruling Awami League government, she added.
Ensuring fair and proper use of huge marine resources, the premier said, the government has plans to include hovercraft, drone, helicopter and maritime patrol aircraft for this force.
However, the process of appointing manpower aiming at enhancing professional skill and competence of the coast guard members is underway, she continued.
The PM hoped that the coast guard would perform their duties with patriotism, sincerity and courage and contribute to implement the 'Vision-2021' and 'Vision 2041' of the government.
The president and the premier also wished successes of the Coast Guard and greeted its members on the occasion.
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