Speaker Hopes for Collaborative Budget Session to Benefit People
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- National Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin expressed hope for a collaborative budget session to benefit citizens.
- He anticipates the budget will clarify the country's economic direction and encourage foreign investment.
- Uddin also noted a potential decrease in the atmosphere of fear, allowing for a more peaceful Eid celebration.
National Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin has voiced optimism for the upcoming budget session, scheduled to begin on June 7. He urged both government and opposition parties to work collaboratively to present a budget that will enhance the comfort and well-being of the nation's citizens.
"The budget session will begin on June 7, and it is a very important session. Through this budget, people will get a clear picture of the countryโs economic condition and future direction," Uddin stated while briefing journalists in Bhola. He expressed hope that the proposed budget would help maintain the prices of essential commodities within the purchasing power of ordinary people and stimulate development activities across the country. Uddin believes the budget session will reveal the true economic picture and encourage foreign investment in Bangladesh.
The budget session will begin on June 7, and it is a very important session. Through this budget, people will get a clear picture of the countryโs economic condition and future direction.
While acknowledging that criticism from the opposition is natural, the Speaker emphasized that constructive criticism would always be welcomed. He expressed confidence that the current parliament is meeting people's expectations and will play an even more significant role in the future, encouraging proactive engagement from members of parliament.
Extending Eid greetings, Uddin remarked on the improved atmosphere, suggesting that the recent election of a BNP government has largely dispelled the fear that previously hindered proper Eid celebrations. "Now an elected BNP government has been running the state for the past three months. I hope that atmosphere of fear has largely disappeared. I believe this Eid will be a more peaceful and comfortable one for the people," he said.
I believe this Eid will be a more peaceful and comfortable one for the people.
Originally published by Daily Star in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.