Dhaka: After 17 long years, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led government began its journey, marking a significant political transition. The first 100 days of this government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, have unfolded amid political polarisation.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, BNP formed the government on February 17 amid a political deadlock, a fragile economy, weak law and order, and deep social divisions. Since taking office, the government faced the daunting task of fulfilling its election promises. Despite these challenges, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been reaching out to the people, implementing a series of promises aimed at public welfare.
An e-book released by the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday highlights the notable achievements of the government and the initiatives undertaken by various ministries. The main accomplishments in the first 100 days include advancements in social security, the economy, agriculture, and more.
In terms of social security and public welfare, 53,096 families have received ‘Family Cards’ and 20,748 families have been provided with ‘Farmer Cards’. Approximately 55 lakh families benefit from 30 kg of rice per month at Taka 15 per kg. Furthermore, a 25 percent discount on metro rail and train fares has been offered to the elderly and physically challenged. The government has also extended advanced medical treatment to 152 injured fighters from the July mass movement in several countries, including Russia and Singapore.
Economically, the country has experienced positive changes. As of May 20, foreign exchange reserves have risen to US$ 34.38 billion, while inflation has decreased to 8.71 percent. The second quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year saw a 13.6 percent growth in revenue collection. The government has also managed to control the edible oil market by providing subsidies during a severe crisis.
In agriculture, infrastructure, and communication, work has commenced on re-excavating 666 canals nationwide. The ‘Padma Barrage’ project has received final approval, benefiting 37 percent of the population directly. An agreement has been signed to add 14 Boeing aircraft to Bangladesh’s fleet, and land services have been fully automated.
In the health sector, over two crore children have been covered by the measles vaccine. In education and information technology, uninterrupted internet has been provided to 65,569 government primary schools. In the labor sector, salaries, bonuses, and other benefits have been ensured for workers in all industries before Eid.
In sports and the religious sector, the ‘Noton Kuri Sports’ program is in progress for students aged 12 to 14. Sports materials have been distributed to 550 educational institutions and clubs. In the religious domain, around 6,000 heads of places of worship receive monthly allowances, and over 38,000 butchers have been trained in scientific methods for peeling rawhide.
For sovereignty, defense, and foreign policy, a cutting-edge ‘Ground Master-400’ radar with extensive surveillance capabilities has been launched to protect the airspace. Additionally, the phrase ‘Excluding Israel’ is being reinstated on Bangladeshi passports, reversing a previous decision by the ousted government.
In terms of anti-corruption and good governance, immovable assets worth Taka 4,264 crore from the S Alam Group have been seized to combat corruption. Historic agreements have been signed with three countries to repatriate laundered money, with negotiations in the final stages with remaining countries.
The e-book reports that out of 60 decisions taken in 10 cabinet meetings by May 24, 37 have been implemented, with the remaining 23 in the process of implementation.