DHAKA: In a concerted effort to manage the economic pressures of Ramadan, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed field-level officials to ensure that the prices of essential goods remain within a tolerable range and that their supply is uninterrupted during the holy month.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, during a videoconference at the Chief Adviser’s Office, Professor Yunus addressed officials from 31 districts across four divisions, underscoring the importance of not only monitoring market prices but also improving the logistics involved in the transportation of goods. The discussions, which included input from 19 officials such as divisional commissioners and police chiefs, were aimed at gathering insights to aid governmental decision-making.
Professor Yunus emphasized several key areas requiring attention, including law and order maintenance, fostering communal harmony, preservation of agricultural products, fertilizer supply, and the maintenance of peace within industrial zones. The conference saw participation from officials in Dhaka, Chattogram, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions.
“This is my first opportunity to interact with you. I have learned a lot and informed myself about many issues. This will help us in our work,” Professor Yunus stated, noting the value of the feedback and opinions shared during the session. He also highlighted the progress of 15 commissions established for reforms, which are expected to submit their reports shortly.
Subsequent to these submissions, Professor Yunus mentioned that discussions with political parties and citizens would commence to facilitate an electoral atmosphere in the country. He further instructed officials to be vigilant about potential reactions to these reforms, ensuring their peaceful implementation.
The event, moderated by Cabinet Secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid, concluded with an announcement that the Chief Adviser would soon engage in a similar videoconference with officials from the remaining 33 districts across other divisions.