The Government of Bangladesh has assured full support for the crew of the national flag carrier vessel ‘Banglar Joyjatra’, currently stationed at Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates. In a video message on Monday, March 2, 2026, Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Bridges, and Railways Sheikh Robiul Alam praised the sailors’ courage and professionalism amid a tense situation, calling their conduct a source of national pride.
The minister expressed hope that the ongoing crisis would soon be resolved, allowing the 31-member crew to continue their duties safely. He confirmed that the sailors’ families have been contacted and that Prime Minister Tarek Rahman is personally monitoring the situation through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has established a special control cell at its Chattogram headquarters to support the crew and their families, maintaining regular virtual communication with the vessel.
The minister added that the Bangladesh Embassy in Dubai is overseeing the matter continuously, while local agents and expatriate entrepreneurs are on standby to assist if needed. Ensuring the sailors’ safety and morale remains the government’s top priority.
স্টাফ রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ০২ মার্চ ২০২৬, ১৪: ০৭আপডেট : ০২ মার্চ ২০২৬, ১৪: ২৯ সংযুক্ত আরব আমিরাতের জেবেল আলি বন্দরে অবস্থানরত জাতীয় পতাকাবাহী জাহাজ ‘বাংলার জয়যাত্রা’র নাবিকদের পাশে থাকার আশ্বাস দিয়েছে সরকার। চলমান সংঘাতময় পরিস্থিতির মধ্যেও নাবিকদের
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