Rajshahi: Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Spokesperson Mahdi Amin on Monday said 62 percent of the important decisions taken by the cabinet of the Tarique Rahman-led government during its first 100 days in office have already been implemented.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the PMO spokesperson highlighted during a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon that the cabinet had convened 10 meetings between February 17 and May 24 after the government assumed office, resulting in 60 important decisions being unanimously adopted. Out of these, 37 decisions, representing approximately 62 percent, have been implemented, while the remaining 23 are in the process of implementation.
The press conference, organized by the Prime Minister’s Press Wing at the PMO’s Karabi Hall, included a comprehensive review of the government’s initial 100 days. Following the BNP’s overwhelming victory in the February 12 general election, its Chairman Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Prime Minister on February 17, and the government is set to complete its 100 days in office on Wednesday.
Mahdi Amin, who also serves as the Prime Minister’s adviser, remarked that the government’s swift implementation of a significant number of cabinet decisions is a testament to its efficiency and dedication. He noted that the government is earnestly working towards establishing human rights, freedom of expression, and the rule of law, citing a new standard of tolerance and openness observed over the past three months.
The PMO spokesperson also criticized the politics of propaganda and hostility, which he claimed contradicts the aspirations of the mass uprising. Highlighting the government’s achievements, Amin stated that there has been visible and substantial progress across various sectors during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first 100 days in office, fostering a renewed sense of empowerment, hope, and expectations among the populace.
Amin further emphasized that timely and multifaceted initiatives have restored discipline and relief to public life, urging collective effort and empowerment of youth and women to transform Bangladesh into a dignified and self-reliant nation. The spokesperson reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens, irrespective of political identity, religion, or ethnicity.
Reflecting on the July mass uprising and the past 16 years of democratic movement, Amin affirmed Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s dedication to meeting people’s expectations in a democratic Bangladesh achieved through sacrifice, with the slogan “Korbo Kaj, Gorbo Desh, Sobar Age Bangladesh” as a guiding principle.
The spokesperson also pointed out the positive changes experienced in many people’s lives due to the government’s swift actions to fulfill election pledges. He mentioned the notable progress in self-reliance and economic stability among working-class and marginalized communities.
In reference to health initiatives, Amin highlighted the government’s efforts in ensuring measles vaccination coverage for nearly all children in the past three months by importing vaccines. He underscored the government’s commitment to long-term health security for future generations.
The press conference concluded with advance Eid-ul-Azha greetings to the nation from the PMO spokesperson. Present at the event were Prime Minister’s Speechwriter SAM Mahfuzur Rahman, Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon, Deputy Press Secretaries Jahidul Islam Rony, Mostafa Zulfiquar Hasan (Hasan Shiplu), Md Suzauddhowla (Sujon Mahmud) and Shahadat Hossain Shadhin, along with Assistant Press Secretaries Asrofa Emdad, Md Nazmul Haque Khan, and Abdullah Al Mahmud Shahriar.