Prime Minister's strict message to control commodity prices — Urgent order to reduce the price of coarse rice
Prime Minister Tariq Rahman quickly intervened after the news of an abnormal increase in the price of coarse rice, the staple food of marginal and low-income people in the country's market. He ordered the relevant ministries and responsible organizations to take immediate effective measures to bring the market situation under control.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon said that as soon as the news of the increase in the price of coarse rice came to the attention of the Prime Minister, he ordered the administration to take strict monitoring and necessary steps to keep the market stable. As a result of the government's quick initiative, its positive impact has already started to be seen in the market, according to related sources.
Editorial analysis shows that the government is now treating commodity price controls not only as a question of economic but also social stability. Ensuring food security of low-income people in particular has been brought forward as part of the government's priority policy.
Meanwhile, to discourage personal campaigning, the Prime Minister has ordered the immediate removal of billboards, banners and advertisements congratulating the Prime Minister on various roads of the capital. According to political analysts, it is conveying the message of administrative discipline and restraint in the use of public resources.
On the other hand, the Chief Minister also ordered to strengthen regular naval patrols in the coastal region and Bay of Bengal to prevent piracy, robbery, illegal smuggling and protect the country's fisheries. Besides, the law and order forces have been called upon to work together to ensure the safety of the fishermen.
Overall price controls,There is talk in the political circles that the Prime Minister's recent directives in these three sectors—administrative discipline and maritime security—have brought forward the proactive and people-oriented stance of the government.