The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport and Corporation (BIWTC) has temporarily suspended an officer Sunday for not wearing a facemask while attending a programme.
State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury was present at the programme.
BIWTC ordered the suspension of naval officer Md Jakir Hossain in an official notification issued on Sunday, reports UNB.
The violation occurred on July 15 during the inauguration of two ferries, Kadam and Kunjalata, by the state minister at the Shimulia ferry terminal.
All other officials of BIWTA and BIWTC except Zakir were seen maintaining health guidelines, said the notice.
The flouting of health safety rules was spotted in a photo published by a satellite television channel.
By not wearing a mask Zakir the minister, chairman of the organisation, special guests and everyone present at the program at risk, which is tantamount to defying the government’s order and goes against the discipline of government service, said the notice.
