Dhaka: Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today announced that the country's law and order situation has experienced a noticeable improvement over the past six months, or 180 days. 'The people of the country will assess whether they are satisfied with the law and order situation. However, from the government's perspective, we can certainly say that there has been visible improvement over the last six months,' he stated.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister made these remarks during a briefing with journalists after a meeting of the committee formed to make recommendations on the report of the Bangladesh Judicial Service Pay Commission, 2025, held at the Ministry of Finance at the Secretariat in the afternoon. He emphasized that while progress has been made, more time is needed to consolidate the situation in line with public expectations.
Ahmed highlighted various initiatives undertaken by the government during the past 180 days that have garnered public appreciation. He particularly noted the commendable efforts by law enforcement agencies and the broader performance of the government, which has been aligned with the roadmap announced by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Discussing the challenges faced by the government, Ahmed pointed out that both global and domestic obstacles have been efficiently managed since the administration took office. He specifically mentioned the global energy crisis resulting from the Russia-Ukraine war, where the government delayed fuel price increases to protect farmers during the Boro season, eventually adjusting prices to a tolerable level.
The minister acknowledged that the enduring gas and energy crisis inherited from the previous government remains unresolved but assured that sustainable and long-term plans are in place to address the issue. He announced a decision to establish a full-fledged land-based LNG terminal at Matarbari Deep Sea Port, following the Prime Minister's visit, and initiatives to install multiple floating storage and regasification units to mitigate gas supply disruptions.
New gas exploration activities have commenced both onshore and offshore to reduce reliance on imports, with hopes for a sustainable solution to the crisis in the coming years. Regarding social safety-net and welfare measures, Ahmed detailed the government's historic decision to waive agricultural loans up to Tk 10,000, distribute Family and Farmer Cards, and provide monthly honorariums to religious officials.
The government has also taken steps to recognize sportspersons and cultural personalities through various welfare measures. As the head of the National Procurement Committee, Ahmed credited appropriate policies and timely decisions for enabling the country to maintain a strong and secure food stock.