Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ordered everyone, including cabinet members, to be economical in using cars. He said, austerity should be done everywhere. Ministers also do not need to run around with cars.Today, Monday (July 25), he gave this instruction by participating virtually in the cabinet meeting. Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader told reporters after the meeting.
He said, austerity should be done everywhere. The Prime Minister has ordered the ministers to insist on virtual meetings without haste.
He said that the global crisis is going on because of the war in Ukraine. Bangladesh was able to handle the crisis due to the strong leadership of the Prime Minister.
Stating that no decision has been taken on the dialogue with BNP regarding the elections, he said, Awami League wants competitive elections. We want BNP to come to the election.
Apart from this, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ordered to reduce the cost of government projects. He said, keeping in mind the global situation, the cost should be reduced. According to the importance of the project, the projects have been asked to be divided into three categories.
He said, in this, the full meaning of category “A” can be used. A maximum of 75 percent of the project can be utilized under category “B”. And the projects in category ‘C’ have been asked to be suspended for the time being.