Brigadier General (Retd.) M Sakhawat Hossain, adviser to the Ministry of Shipping and Labour, said the interim government has been working to restore public confidence and reform every sector after taking charge in a severely damaged state following the fall of the former autocratic regime. He made the remarks on Wednesday while visiting a ship under construction at Karnaphuli Ship Builders in Narayanganj.
During the inspection, senior officials including the shipping secretary, district commissioner, and police superintendent accompanied him. Hossain emphasized that the government is committed to ensuring a level playing field for all candidates in the upcoming parliamentary elections, dismissing any doubts about the electoral process. He also instructed shipyard authorities to maintain strict safety standards for workers.
When asked about special prisons for former military officers accused of enforced disappearances, Hossain declined to elaborate, saying details would be shared later. His comments reflect the administration’s effort to project stability and transparency amid a sensitive political transition.