Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today stressed
again on keeping intact the production system and supply side of produces and
commodities in the wake of the current situation arising from the global
economic condition.
The Premier also underscored the need for boosting production side by side
not keeping idle an inch of barren land.
State Minister for Planning Dr Shamsul Alam informed this while briefing
reporters after the meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) held today
which okayed the Revised Annual Development Programme (RADP) of the current
fiscal year (FY23).
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presided over the NEC meeting held at the NEC
Conference Room in the capital’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area.
Quoting the Prime Minister, Dr Alam said the government has managed to
control the demand side largely, but still the production side needs to be
enhanced.
He said the Premier has noted that the Aman paddy harvest was good while more
attention should be given to the Boro output.
Noting that many problems may come in the country’s march forward, Sheikh
Hasina urged all concerned to remain alert to face those in a concentrated
manner.
Renewing her directive to the implementing ministries and divisions as well
as executing agencies to pursue austerity in spending fund while implementing
projects, the Premier also asked them to implement the projects in a more
comprehensive planned way.
The Prime Minister directed the authorities concerned to complete those
projects which are nearing completion in a speedy manner as well as speedily
complete those projects which would create more employments.
Besides, she suggested for implementing those projects slowly which deemed
not much important right at the moment or there would be no such impact if
there is delayed expenditure.
The State Minister said that the Premier also put emphasis on skills
development.
“Sheikh Hasina asked the concerned ministries and divisions to make lists of
necessary manpower required for running fully various government structures,
establishments and facilities to render services to the commoners,” he said,
adding that she also directed for conducting the various skill-development
training in coordination with the National Skills Development Authority.