Dhaka: Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan today highlighted the government’s top priorities in preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, focusing on controlling commodity prices, maintaining law and order, and ensuring an uninterrupted power supply across the nation.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister addressed these priorities while responding to journalists’ questions following a meeting between newly appointed ministers, state ministers, and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Bangladesh Secretariat. Swapan emphasized that the Prime Minister offered specific advice on these three critical areas, and relevant ministers are expected to present detailed action plans to the Prime Minister within the next couple of days.
Swapan also referenced the 31-point reform outline announced by the BNP, revealing that the government has initiated a 180-day priority-based program to tackle pressing national issues. He noted the necessity of a practical timeframe for achieving goals, stating, “A realistic timeframe is necessary to implement any goal. We have prepared a 180-day draft plan to solve pressing issues and it will be presented to the country very soon.”
On the topic of media freedom, Swapan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring press freedom and the free flow of information. He remarked, “Ensuring media freedom is one of the key promises with which we came to power. We have long spoken about this, and now we are working to establish a clear and effective implementation mechanism.”
Additionally, the minister highlighted that the government is reviewing proposals from a commission formed during the interim administration to develop a practical and workable plan. State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yeaser Khan Chowdhury was also present at the meeting, among others.