Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin on Monday said he never compromised on ethics during his time in office.

“I came here with a very negative impression about you. Today I am leaving with gratitude. I believe you are an asset to the country. You have shown that you can work well under the right leadership,” he said.

He made the remarks at a farewell reception organised by the Ministry of Commerce.

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Speaking at the event, he said the change brought by the 2024 student uprising should be reflected in officials’ behaviour. “If anyone asks you to do something illegal, you should say it is not possible. Or politely explain how it should be done properly,” he said.

He added that the arrival of the new leadership on the 18th should be a day of celebration for the ministry. “Please support the new minister in carrying out his responsibilities. If you disagree with him, you should express your views respectfully and clearly,” he said.

The adviser said he had never compromised on moral principles after taking charge of the ministry and would never do so. “I have worked for Bangladesh and for our children. I am returning to my previous work with happy memories, knowing that all wings and departments of the ministry worked together,” he said.

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Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman presided over the event. Among others who spoke were Additional Secretary (Export) Md Abdur Rahim Khan, Additional Secretary (FTA) Ayesha Akhter, Bangladesh Tea Board Chairman Major General Md Mejbah Uddin Ahmed and Competition Commission Chairperson AHM Ahsan.

Officials of the Ministry of Commerce and heads of its various departments and organisations attended the farewell reception.