Ruling Party MPs Voice Constituent Concerns on Power Cuts, Law and Order, Fertiliser

Members of the ruling party voiced significant concerns from their constituents regarding persistent power outages, the state of law and order, and the distribution of fertilisers. These issues were raised during a meeting of ruling party lawmakers chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.

The meeting, which lasted over two hours, included briefings from the Home Minister on law and order, the Social Welfare Minister on fertiliser distribution, and the State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources on the electricity situation. Lawmakers reported that rural areas were experiencing more severe load shedding than urban centers, leading to public resentment.

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villages should not bear a disproportionate burden of the shortages.

State Minister Anindya Islam Amit attributed the power situation to the infrastructure inherited from the previous government, stating that immediate resolution was not possible. He assured that the government would strive to balance load shedding between rural and urban areas. Prime Minister Rahman instructed MPs to explain the energy crisis to voters, highlighting the impact of the US-Iran war on fuel supplies and emphasizing the government's efforts to manage the situation within its capacity.

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the government was managing the crisis within its capacity.

Discussions also touched upon weaknesses in fuel sourcing and reliance on limited supply routes. Several MPs criticized the performance of police station officers-in-charge, alleging a lack of responsiveness to local issues and inadequate cooperation with elected representatives. Concerns were also raised about police officers who served under previous administrations remaining in their posts and allegations of mistreatment of opposition activists.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed urged MPs to cooperate with authorities in maintaining law and order, warning against "mob culture" and assuring that the law would apply equally to all, regardless of political affiliation. He also requested specific details on officers facing allegations. The meeting concluded with calls for the swift filling of vacant fertiliser dealerships to address agricultural needs.

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the law would take its own course and no one would be spared because of their political identity.