DHAKA - Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Spokesperson Mahdi Amin today said that extensive public engagement and implementation of electoral pledges are the major achievements of the government within its first 180 days. During the past six months, whenever the Prime Minister travelled anywhere across the country as part of numerous public engagement programmes, people have turned out in huge numbers. Carrying the people's trust and confidence, our government has consistently moved forward with a sense of responsibility and accountability to the people, he said.
Commitment to Democratic Values
Mahdi Amin, also an adviser to the Prime Minister, made the remarks while presenting an overview of the activities and achievements of the Tarique Rahman-led government over its first 180 days at a views exchange meeting at the PMO in the city's Tejgaon area this noon. He said one of the most notable aspects of the government's first six months was its continued efforts to implement every commitment made in the election manifesto.
We've seen how strong democratic values have been reflected in every activity of the government during these six months, the PMO spokesperson added. He said the government had demonstrated the highest level of commitment to freedom of expression, rule of law and human rights, while there was no incident of political repression during this period.
Parliamentary Activities and Legal Reforms
Referring to parliament's activities, Mahdi Amin said the country had witnessed a vibrant and spontaneous parliament during the past six months, where lawmakers engaged in discussions and criticism of one another and presented different issues logically. He said more than 100 ordinances were converted into laws during the first session of parliament after the formation of the government, describing it as unprecedented in the country's history and an effort to reflect the aspirations of the July mass uprising.
By converting the amended anti-terrorism ordinance into a law in parliament, a terrorist political organization that established fascism has been institutionally banned, the PMO spokesperson added. Highlighting 10 major areas of the government's people-oriented and multifaceted activities during the 180 days, Mahdi Amin said these included unprecedented public support, strong democratic values, implementation of electoral pledges, success in addressing domestic and global challenges, inclusive development, improving the fates of people from all walks of life, financial sector reforms, stability in law and order and establishment of justice, infrastructure development, environmental protection and sustainable development, protection of national sovereignty and a dignified foreign policy, as well as the Prime Minister's distinctive and multifaceted leadership.
