Prime Minister's Adviser and PMO Spokesperson Mahdi Amin on Monday said the elected government has set an example of humane and people-oriented politics during its first 100 days in office and has taken steps toward empowering citizens, report agencies.
"After a long period of misrule, the July mass uprising and 16 years of democratic struggle and sacrifice, the country, under the visionary and people-friendly leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has overcome deep crises and ensured the empowerment of the people," he said.
Mahdi Amin made the remarks while speaking at a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in the capital, marking the government's '100 days in office.'
Following the BNP's landslide victory in the February 12 general election, its Chairman Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Prime Minister on February 17. The government will complete its 100 days in office on May 27.
The PMO spokesperson said the visible steps taken by the Prime Minister during the first 100 days have brought positive changes to people's lives.
The press conference was organised by the Prime Minister's Press Wing at the PMO's Karabi Hall, where he presented a review of the government's first 100 days.
Mahdi Amin said the BNP secured an absolute majority in the 13th parliamentary election held on February 12 this year and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman took oath as Prime Minister on February 17.
He said the government began taking ;quick, visible and effective' steps from the very first day to implement its election pledges. "All ministries were instructed to prepare sector-based 180-day action plans."
Highlighting various initiatives, the PMO spokesperson said the government has strengthened women-focused social safety programmes through the introduction of the 'Family Card' scheme.
He said honorarium programmes for imams, muezzins, khatibs and other religious leaders have also been launched in line with election commitments.
Mahdi Amin said extra monthly charges on prepaid electricity meters have been withdrawn, while agricultural loans of up to Tk 10,000 for small farmers have been waived, including interest.
He also mentioned the introduction of 'Farmers' Card" scheme to bring agricultural management under a digital framework.
The PMO spokesperson said the nationwide canal excavation programme is expected to bring long-term positive changes to irrigation, agriculture and water management.
He said the government has taken initiatives to implement the Padma Barrage project to improve agriculture, water and environmental management in the south-western region.
On media freedom, Mahdi Amin said the government is working to ensure'maximum freedom' for journalists and media outlets, though he warned against 'propaganda, hatred and divisive politics in the name of free speech.'
Mahdi Amin said the BNP government has attached the highest priority to freedom of expression and media freedom, following the tradition of previous BNP governments, led by late President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
He, however, alleged that some people are misusing freedom of expression through character assassination, offensive behaviour and misinformation.
At the beginning of the press conference, PM's Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon highlighted several tree plantation initiatives taken by the Prime Minister, saying the BNP government is "a tree-loving government."
Prime Minister's Speechwriter SAM Mahfuzur Rahman, Deputy Press Secretaries Jahidul Islam Rony, Mostafa Zulfiquar Hasan (Hasan Shiplu), Md Suzauddhowla (Sujon Mahmud) and Shahadat Hossain Shadhin, and Assistant Press Secretaries Asrofa Emdad, Md Nazmul Haque Khan and Abdullah Al Mahmud Shahriar were present at the press conference.
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