Bangladesh's New Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Unveils 180-Day Priority Plan

Dhaka. Bangladesh's newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has unveiled a special 180-day priority plan immediately after taking charge of his government. Rahman, who took the oath of office and secrecy on Tuesday, has put forward a detailed six-month framework, breaking from the traditional 100-day action plan.

His plan prioritizes four main pillars: security and peace, controlling inflation, energy supply, and improving public transportation. Prime Minister Rahman has strictly directed every ministry to set targets in their respective sectors and begin implementation within the next 180 days.

He declared the eradication of crime and control of corruption as the government's main agenda, promising to guarantee peace and security for the people. Ministers have shown proactiveness in implementing the government's priorities immediately after taking their oaths. Home Minister Salauddin Ahmed committed that there would be no more crowds or violent activities in the country and pledged zero tolerance in controlling narcotics.

Regarding foreign policy, Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has put forward the 'Bangladesh First' concept. He clarified that while following the foreign policy of the late President Ziaur Rahman, Bangladesh will maintain friendly relations with all nations but prioritize national interests above all else.

Prime Minister Rahman extended greetings for the holy month of Ramadan and cautioned traders against increasing prices, urging them to keep the cost of food items accessible to the common citizens.