Coastguards' anniversary today

Bangladesh Coast Guard will celebrate its 23rd founding anniversary at its headquarters in the capital's Agargaon today, according to a press release.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal will attend the programme as the chief guest while secretary to security service division of home ministry Mostafa Kamal Uddin as a special guest.

Forty coastguard officials will get awards in recognition of their professional excellence and courageous roles in anti-crime operations last year.