Prime Minister\u2019s Office (PMO) Spokesperson Mahdi Amin today said that extensive public engagement and implementation of electoral pledges are the major achievements of the government within its first 180 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDuring the past six months, whenever the Prime Minister travelled anywhere across the country as part of numerous public engagement programmes, people have turned out in huge numbers. Carrying the people\u2019s trust and confidence, our government has consistently moved forward with a sense of responsibility and accountability to the people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mahdi Amin, also an adviser to the Prime Minister, made the remarks while presenting an overview of the activities and achievements of the Tarique Rahman-led government over its first 180 days at a views exchange meeting at the PMO in the city\u2019s Tejgaon area this noon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said one of the most notable aspects of the government\u2019s first six months was its continued efforts to implement every commitment made in the election manifesto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve seen how strong democratic values have been reflected in every activity of the government during these six months,\u201d the PMO spokesperson added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the government had demonstrated the highest level of commitment to freedom of expression, rule of law and human rights, while there was no incident of political repression during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOver the past six months, we have witnessed the highest level of freedom of expression. At times, it crossed the limits, provocation took place and indecent behaviour was seen. Yet the people\u2019s government has moved forward with the utmost patience and tolerance,\u201d Mahdi Amin said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the government has been carrying forward the democratic values established by Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Referring to parliament\u2019s activities, Mahdi Amin said the country had witnessed a vibrant and spontaneous parliament during the past six months, where lawmakers engaged in discussions and criticism of one another and presented different issues logically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said more than 100 ordinances were converted into laws during the first session of parliament after the formation of the government, describing it as unprecedented in the country\u2019s history and an effort to reflect the aspirations of the July mass uprising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBy converting the amended anti-terrorism ordinance into a law in parliament, a terrorist political organization that established fascism has been institutionally banned,\u201d the PMO spokesperson added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Highlighting 10 major areas of the government\u2019s people-oriented and multifaceted activities during the 180 days, Mahdi Amin said these included unprecedented public support, strong democratic values, implementation of electoral pledges, success in addressing domestic and global challenges, inclusive development, improving the fates of people from all walks of life, financial sector reforms, stability in law and order and establishment of justice, infrastructure development, environmental protection and sustainable development, protection of national sovereignty and a dignified foreign policy, as well as the Prime Minister\u2019s distinctive and multifaceted leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Analyzing various aspects of the government\u2019s first 180 days, he said it would be difficult to solve all problems completely within just six months while rebuilding Bangladesh from the ruins left after 16 years of fascism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHowever, one thing can be said with certainty today: in every sector, under the leadership of the Honourable Prime Minister, this elected, transparent and accountable government has the utmost sincerity, commitment and sense of responsibility,\u201d the PMO spokesperson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTogether, we will embrace that democratic aspiration and build a prosperous, self- reliant, humane, safe, merit-based, and public welfare-oriented Bangladesh, InShaAllah,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cThe people are the only source of power and inspiration for this government, which was elected through the direct votes of the people. In the true sense, this is a government of the people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Highlighting the Prime Minister\u2019s distinctive leadership, Mahdi Amin said, \u201cIn this Bangladesh, Honorable Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has already completely broken the so-called VIP culture and placed himself among ordinary people.\u201d
\u201cWe\u2019ve seen him repeatedly going to grassroots people, taking up a spade to participate in canal excavation programmes and affectionately holding young schoolchildren in his arms,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have witnessed his very simple and frugal lifestyle. Overall, after a long time, today we have got a government that every person in the country holds in their hearts with deep emotion, feeling and love,\u201d Mahdi Amin said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prime Minister\u2019s Press Secretary AAM Saleh Shibly moderated the meeting while Prime Minister\u2019s advisers Nazrul Islam Khan, Md Ruhul Kabir Rizvi and Md Ismail Zabihullah, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon, Prime Minister\u2019s Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman and Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman also spoke. Later, Prime Minister\u2019s advisers and cabinet members present at the event answered different questions from journalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
State Minister for LGRD and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury, Adviser for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir, Prime Minister\u2019s Special Assistant on Health Affairs S M Ziauddin Hyder and SDG Chief Coordinator Professor SM Abdul Awal were also present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among others, Prime Minister\u2019s Political Assistant Rashed Khan, Information and Broadcasting Secretary Mahbuba Farzana, Principal Information Officer (PIO) Syed Abdal Ahmed, Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) Secretary General Kader Gani Chowdhury, Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) General Secretary Khurshid Alam, Managing Director of the Bangladesh Journalist Welfare Trust Mohammad Abdul Basir (Basir Jamal), Prime Minister\u2019s Speech Writer Mahfuzur Rahman, Deputy Press Secretaries Jahidul Islam Rony, Md. Suzauddhowla and Shahadat Shadhin, and Assistant Press Secretaries Asrofa Emdad, KM Nazmul Haque and Abdullah Al Mahmud Shahriar were present at the programme.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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