Dhaka, Mar 17 (V7N) – Mahdi Amin, advisor to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has described the government’s first 28 days as “an unprecedented campaign,” highlighting 28 initiatives undertaken in a month. The announcement was made in a Facebook post on Tuesday morning.

Amin, who serves as state minister-level advisor for the Ministries of Education, Primary and Mass Education, Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, and Labor and Employment, emphasized that the Prime Minister has worked tirelessly to fulfill his election pledges and strengthen governance.

In his post, Amin detailed 28 steps across key areas, including social security, economy, administration, education, health, security, and state values:

Social Security and Humanitarian Assistance:

  • Family Card Program providing monthly aid to 37,567 families.

  • Monthly honorariums for religious workers across mosques, temples, monasteries, and churches.

  • Distribution of Eid gifts to the underprivileged and sanitation workers.

  • Initiative to launch an institutional Zakat system for welfare support.

Agriculture and Rural Economy:

  • Farmers’ Cards and agricultural loan waivers for small and marginal farmers.

  • Nationwide canal-digging program to improve irrigation, reduce waterlogging, and increase employment.

Administrative Reforms and Good Governance:

  • Implementation of mandatory weekly office hours, including Saturdays.

  • Reduction of VVIP protocol and simplified airport formalities.

  • Historic cancellation of MPs’ special privileges, including duty-free cars and government plots.

Economy and Market Stability:

  • Market monitoring and energy supply stability during Ramadan and Eid.

  • Facilitation of foreign investment and protection of workers’ salaries and bonuses.

  • Reopening of closed industries and promotion of local entrepreneurship.

Education and Human Resource Development:

  • Cancellation of re-admission fees and lottery systems; modernization of admission processes.

  • Financial assistance for higher education abroad.

  • Recruitment of religious teachers and sports instructors; promotion of moral, cultural, and sports programs.

Health and Public Welfare:

  • Launch of E-Health Card and recruitment of 100,000 health workers.

  • Nationwide dengue prevention and cleanliness campaigns.

Law, Order, and Security:

  • Measures against extortion and cyberbullying; women’s safety initiatives including all-women-operated pink buses.

State Discipline and Values:

  • Limiting government iftar and electricity usage.

  • Eviction of illegal shops nationwide.

  • Observance of Martyred Army Day with emphasis on transparency.

  • Development of the third terminal at Shahjalal Airport and free internet at major airports and trains.

Amin concluded that these initiatives reflect Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s “strong leadership, tireless work, and commitment to the people,” saying they aim to implement the hopes and aspirations of citizens while preparing the next generation for the country’s future. He cited the Prime Minister’s message: “Let’s all work together, let’s build the country, Bangladesh first.”

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