State Minister for Shipping Md. Rajib Ahsan MP conducted surprise inspections at offices under the Ministry of Shipping in Barishal and Dhaka. During the visits, he found several officials and employees absent without prior permission and others arriving late. Expressing strong dissatisfaction, the minister directed authorities to take administrative action for negligence and breach of discipline.

Following his instructions, the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) transferred 13 officials and employees from its Barishal office, including nine from the dredging division, two from the vessel maintenance and operations division, one from the port and transport division, and one from the accounts division. Additionally, the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) transferred three officials and employees.

The State Minister instructed all ministry and agency staff to maintain punctuality and perform duties with dedication and responsibility. He also announced that similar surprise inspections would continue to ensure discipline, accountability, and service quality in government offices.