Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today underscored the need for a triangular approach to public financial management (PFM), integrating the efforts of the public sector, private sector and citizens to ensure efficient, transparent and accountable financial services.
"In our country, the main bottleneck is the institution itself. We have good programs and plans, but we must focus on implementation by aligning these with our institutional capacity and commitment," he said while speaking as the chief guest at the Review Workshop on the 3rd PFM Reform Strategy 2025-2030 at a training center at Gazipur area, said a press release here.
The workshop, organized by the Finance Division with support from the World Bank, aimed to finalize technical notes based on insights gathered from 31 consultation workshops held in recent months.
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said the High Commission of India in Dhaka continues to monitor the situation related to the minorities in Bangladesh closely.
The primary responsibility for the protection of life and liberty of all citizens of Bangladesh, including minorities, rests with the government of Bangladesh, he said while responding to five specific questions at the Indian Lok Sabha on Friday.
The Lok Sabha is composed of public representatives chosen by direct election on the basis of Universal Adult Suffrage.
Jaishankar said the government of India has seen several reports of incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities, their homes and business establishments and of attacks on temples/ religious places, including in the month of August 2024, across Bangladesh.
In a bid to ensure price stability and a steady supply of essential goods, the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) has conducted market drives across 21 districts, imposing fines of Tk 4,70,500 on 61 businesses for various irregularities.
In a media release, the DNCRP said that Thursday operations focused on key essential items like potatoes, vegetables, eggs, broiler chickens, lentils, onions, garlic, ginger and edible oils.
Special task forces spearheaded the initiative, conducting drives in Dhaka Metropolitan areas and other districts simultaneously.
Dhaka experienced light showers on Thursday night, with areas like Tikatuli, Mugda and Keraniganj enjoying a refreshing drizzle that enlivened the late-night atmosphere.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts that scattered rain is likely to continue across various parts of the country over the next three days, bringing a mix of refreshing showers and overcast skies.
In a media release, the Met Office revealed that the deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal has moved north-northwestward as of Thursday night. It is expected to continue in that direction, influencing weather patterns across Bangladesh.
Light rain is expected on Friday evening in parts of Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions.