Dhaka, June 6 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has sought people's support for foreign management of Chattogram Port, saying the move will not pose a security threat.

On Friday, he called on the countrymen to not fall for "baseless" opposition and "misinformation"

In a speech addressing the nation on the Eid-ul-Azha, he assured: "The people we are bringing in to manage the port have not threatened the sovereignty or national security of any country they've worked in."

He said, "We want Bangladesh to be established as the economic hub of South Asia. To achieve this, we have taken initiatives to increase the port's capacity along with the development of investment services.

"If this is not possible, the unemployment of millions and the e...