PM directs fiscal austerity, strict scrutiny of projects

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has issued a set of rigorous
directives aimed at ensuring fiscal discipline and accountability in the
government's development projects.
"PM directed that all
development projects must be scrutinised to ensure they align with the current
government's election manifesto and overarching development plans aimed at
improving the lives of the general people," State Minister for Planning Md
Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki said today (26 April) while talking to reporters
after the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) meeting
at the Cabinet Division in the city.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman
presided over the meeting.
Zonayed Saki mentioned that the Prime Minister's
instructions were very clear regarding the management of national funds.
"PM directed that the
government must be thrifty in its spending and insisted that the eligibility
and necessity of every expenditure must be strictly determined before approval
is granted," he added.
He noted that this move signals a
shift toward more stringent oversight of how taxpayers' money is allocated to
various sectors.
During the meeting, Zonayed Saki
said, the premier underscored that the primary goal of these projects
must be the improvement of the lives of the general public.
To ensure this, the state minister said, an ongoing process of auditing and
reviewing projects is currently underway to maintain consistency with national
priorities.
Addressing concerns over the pace
of development, Zonayed Saki mentioned that the PM ordered investigations into
why several projects have faced implementation delays.
"He provided specific
observations on various project proposals, emphasising that development must be
sustainable and must protect the environment while seeking to improve the
quality of life for citizens," he added.
















