Prime Minister's Adviser and Prime Minister's Office Spokesperson Mahdi Amin has said that the government ensured 10 public-oriented measures, including smooth travel arrangements, during this year’s Eid-ul-Azha.
He made the remarks at a press briefing held on Monday afternoon at the Prime Minister’s Office in capital’s Tejgaon.
Dr Mahdi Amin said the government demonstrated strong responsibility in implementing 10 key public services, including hassle-free Eid travel, improved public transport management, uninterrupted electricity supply, timely payment of workers’ wages, and control of extortion in public transport. He added that there were no major complaints regarding these services.
“During this year’s Eid-ul-Azha, people across the country clearly observed the government’s sincere intent and people-oriented administrative efforts,” he said. “Under the direct and clear instructions of the Prime Minister, this Eid witnessed enhanced accountability in governance, improved administrative coordination, and noticeable policy improvements.”
He further said that during the first Eid-ul-Azha under the current government since taking office, ministers, state ministers, advisers, and members of parliament demonstrated the highest level of commitment and responsibility, which he described as unprecedented in recent political history.
Mahdi Amin noted that against a demand of around 1.1 crore sacrificial animals, 1.23 crore were available this year, ensuring livestock self-sufficiency in sacrificial markets for the first time. He said the crackdown on illegal cattle smuggling from India and the control of long-standing syndicates had enabled small and medium traders to operate more smoothly.
He also said that in the past, large sums of money were collected from business men during national observances. However, he claimed that during the recent death anniversary of Ziaur Rahman, state machinery was not used and participation remained voluntary. No government officials or employees were compelled to attend events, and students were not made to stand in the sun, he added.
The adviser further stated that fuel prices have increased in many countries, and Bangladesh was among those that adjusted prices relatively late. He said the government tried to keep the increase as minimal as possible compared to international trends.
He concluded that the government’s key priorities going forward include addressing future challenges, strengthening the rule of law and democratic values, and institutionalising good governance on a sustainable basis.