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At a glance
- A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office reviewed the government's first 180 days, highlighting farm loan waivers, welfare cards, and education reforms.
- The government emphasized its commitment to democratic values, good governance, and fulfilling election pledges.
- Initiatives included support for farmers, women, and religious leaders, alongside efforts to control commodity prices and reform the education system.
The Prime Minister's Office has presented a review of the government's initial 180 days in office, emphasizing a "relentless journey" toward consolidating democratic values, ensuring good governance, and fulfilling election promises. Spokesperson Mahdi Amin stated that this period reflects accountability, transparency, and responsibility to the people, guided by the principle of "Bangladesh First."
The government, formed after a prolonged struggle, has focused on people's welfare and building a prosperous, self-reliant nation. Amin detailed initiatives aligned with the election manifesto and various party programs, including waiving farm loans up to Tk10,000 for 1.3 million families, introducing "Farmers Cards" and "Family Cards," and reviving programs for canal excavation and tree plantation. Efforts were also made to control commodity prices during Ramadan and Eid and ensure workers' salaries.
The governmentโs 180-day journey is a direct reflection of accountability, transparency and responsibility to the people.
Significant legislative action included converting a record number of ordinances into laws and using a revised anti-terrorism ordinance to ban a "fascist political organization." In education, new subjects were introduced, free education for girls up to graduation was provided, and mid-day meals were launched in primary schools. The government also plans to introduce electric buses in Dhaka and implement AI-based traffic systems.
The governmentโs journey, guided by the principle of โBangladesh Firstโ, has focused on peopleโs welfare as it works to build a prosperous, self-reliant and welfare-oriented country.
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