Accra:Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat has claimed that the 17 years of Awami League governance have jeopardized Bangladesh's sovereignty and economy. He made these remarks at a meeting held in the conference room of Zilla Parishad, stating that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has formulated a plan to safeguard independence and restore order in the financial sector.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister urged the public to remain patient and allow the government a year to work towards bringing peace and discipline back to the country. He criticized the previous government for leaving the economy in a fragile state, accusing them of failing to plan for gas and power needs and not drilling any gas wells during their tenure, which contributed to the current critical condition.
The meeting was presided over by Zilla Parishad Administrator Sirazul Haque and attended by lawmakers AE Sultan Mahmud Babu, Mostafizur Rahman Babul, Faridul Kabir Talukdar Shamim, and Nilofar Chowdhury Moni. During the event, the minister also distributed cheques for various development projects in the district's upazilas.