He said that the initiatives taken by the government in various sectors including social security, agriculture, education, health, employment, economy, technology and infrastructure have given new hope to the people of the country.
Mahdi Amin said that in the first month of taking power, the government has further strengthened women-centric social security programs by launching the ‘Family Card’.
He said that as per the election promises, the program of giving honorarium to Imams, Muezzins, Khateebs and other religious leaders has started.
Besides, he said, additional monthly charges for prepaid electricity meters have been withdrawn.
The spokesperson said agricultural loans up to Tk 10,000 along with interest have been waived off for small farmers, the decision of which was taken in the first cabinet meeting of the government.
He said that agricultural management has been brought under digital framework by launching ‘Kisan Card’.
Mahdi Amin said the canal digging program across the country holds the potential for long-term positive change in agriculture, irrigation and water management.
Besides, he said, initiatives have been taken to implement the Padma Barrage Project to create possibilities in agriculture, water and environmental management in the south-western region.
Saying that the government is working to ensure ‘maximum freedom’ for the media and journalists, the spokesperson said, “However, propaganda, hatred or politics of hatred in the name of freedom of expression is contrary to the aspirations of the mass uprising.”
He said that a total of 10 cabinet meetings were held from February 17 to May 24.
“Around 60 important decisions were taken in these meetings. Out of them, 37 decisions have been implemented and the remaining are in the process of implementation,” he said.