, Jan. 14 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) must remain a strong and profitable institution, stressing the need to expand its fleet and further strengthen its financial capacity.

"BSC should maintain the profitable status it has achieved in recent years. Future plans should focus on strengthening the institution through its own income and expanding the fleet by adding new ships," he said while speaking at a cheque handover ceremony at the State Guest House Jamuna.

Prof Yunus said the addition of more ships to the BSC fleet would boost morale among sailors and create new employment opportunities.

He also emphasised retaining instructors at marine academies with appropriate h...