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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that development activities will be carried out with equal importance in areas represented by opposition members of parliament (MPs), just as they are in the constituencies of ruling party MPs.
He made this statement on Wednesday (June 10) during the question-answer session of the National Parliament. The Prime Minister informed that the government is working to ensure development in all constituencies, without considering political affiliation, for the sake of the country’s overall development. Development activities will be conducted in the constituencies of opposition members in the same manner as ruling party members implement development projects in their respective areas.
Responding to a question regarding the economic sector, the Prime Minister said that interest rates are being reviewed with the aim of attracting domestic and foreign investment. The government is taking necessary steps to create an investment-friendly environment and increase employment and production.
Regarding social protection programs, he informed that 60,000 families have been provided with ‘Family Cards’ to date. There are plans to bring an additional 4.12 million families under this facility in the upcoming fiscal year.
The Prime Minister also highlighted various government initiatives for environmental conservation and combating the effects of climate change. He stated that there are plans to plant 250 million trees over the next five years. Of these, 31.4 million trees will be planted during the upcoming monsoon season.
He further mentioned that, to maintain normal water flow, eliminate waterlogging, and preserve ecological balance, 956 kilometers of canals have been excavated in various parts of the country to date.
The Prime Minister concluded by saying that the government is working with an integrated plan to ensure sustainable development, environmental protection, and social security.