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SHAJAHAN-APA
Shipping ministry signs APA with 12 subordinate bodies
DHAKA, June 24, 2018 (BSS) – The Shipping Ministry today signed “Annual
Performance Agreement” (APA) for 2018-19 fiscal with subordinate 12 offices
and organizations aimed at accelerating government’s work and enhancing
accountability and transparency,
Shipping Secretary Md Abdus Samad and head of 12 offices and subordinate
bodies signed the agreement on behalf of their respective institutions at a
function at the ministry meeting room, said a press release.
Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan attended the function.
The offices and institutions are Bangladesh Inland Water Transport
Authority (BIWTA) Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC),
Bangladesh Shipping Corporation, Bangladesh Land Port Authority, Chittagong
Port Authority, Mongla Port Authority, Payra Port Authority, Department of
Shipping, Bangladesh Marine Academy, National Maritime Institution and
National River Protection Commission.
Addressing on the occasion, the minister urged the official and employees
of subordinate organizations to work hard to make the ministry more
successful.
He said because of the cooperation of owners, workers and passengers, the
ministry ensured safe journey of Eid holidaymakers on waterways.
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