Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the immediate removal of banners and billboards displayed across the capital congratulating him and featuring his photograph.Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman said the premier issued the directive to the concerned authorities today.“On Tuesday morning, while travelling from his Gulshan residence to his office, the Prime Minister noticed a banner bearing his photograph in front of Police Plaza in the Hatirjheel area. He immediately ordered its removal, and the banner was taken down at once,” Ruman said.Noting that various companies had displayed advertisements on billboards across the capital featuring the Prime Minister’s photograph, the additional press secretary said, “He has instructed the concerned authorities to remove those advertisements promptly.”

Ruman added that a few days ago, while passing through Bijoy Sarani, the Prime Minister saw his photograph displayed on an LED screen along with congratulatory messages and ordered its immediate removal.

The additional press secretary said the Prime Minister arrived at his Cabinet Division office at the Bangladesh Secretariat at 9:10 am today. After his arrival, Bangladesh Coast Guard Director General Rear Admiral Md Ziaul Hoque paid a courtesy call on him.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister directed the Coast Guard to intensify regular patrols in coastal areas and the Bay of Bengal to prevent piracy, robbery, and illegal trafficking, as well as to protect fisheries resources and ensure the safety of fishermen.