Dhaka: New Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has vowed to work for simplifying the livelihood of the country's people as a whole. The Adviser made this commitment while addressing a view-exchange meeting with officials of the Ministry of Commerce at its conference room at the Bangladesh Secretariat. According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this was Bashir Uddin's first working day at the ministry after taking the oath as a new Adviser to the interim government and subsequently receiving his portfolio. He highlighted the challenges posed by inflation, noting that the purchasing power of common people has diminished, particularly affecting the labor class who have had to compromise on their living standards, as stated in a ministry press release. Bashir Uddin emphasized collaboration with ministry officials, stating that he does not expect any miraculous solutions but is committed to working together. "You'll always find me beside you as a supporting man. I'll try my best to make your work more effective, " he assured. He expressed his belief that better outcomes can be achieved if trade, commerce, and businesses are further developed and efficiency is optimally utilized. He also expressed hope that ministry officials would work diligently and deliver their best in fulfilling their responsibilities and duties in the coming days. Present at the occasion were Commerce Secretary Md Selim Uddin and other senior officials.
