2024-03-04 23:26:53
Finance Minister Abul Hasan Mahmud Ali said that all economic indicators are increasing. So there is no uncertainty and pessimism about the economy.
On Monday (March 4) at 12:30 pm, he told reporters after the Finance Ministry session at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference at the capital’s Osmani Memorial Auditorium.
When asked if there was any advice for the DCs, the finance minister said, I told them one thing – we have reached the highest point in the history of independent Bangladesh today under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina. The indicators of development that we have are increasing. Remittances in February were $216 million. All our indicators are increasing. So we have no uncertainty here, no despair. False propaganda is being spread about them. For example: BNP’s general secretary said from his place that he does not see any development. They say these things.
The minister said that Begum Zia, who was the prime minister (former) of BNP, said that this bridge (Padma Bridge) will collapse. How do you say it? He said seriously, this bridge was built by Awami League, it may collapse. So don’t climb the Padma Bridge. DCs are called upon to present the true picture. Only then will people understand where they stand? Bangladesh is in the process of development. So far Bangladesh has reached the highest position in the history of independent Bangladesh. Today, Bangladesh is moving forward with Sheikh Hasina’s Delta Plan 2100. You can see the continuous development of Bangladesh, the hope that has been spread among the people, just by walking around the streets. When you ride the metro rail, you can understand how happy and reassured people are. How can women travel alone in the metro, they are satisfied.
People’s main focus on inflation, have they given any instructions to the DCs in that regard? When asked, he said, only inflation has become a concern! Nothing else? 1 crore people have been given cards, they are getting cheap rates.
Abul Hasan Mahmud Ali, in response to the question whether he has given instructions to the DCs to collect income tax, said, Yes, I have. They will help. They will do what they are doing. Do it better, do it with heart.