Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday, March 1, directed the authorities concerned to take swift action to remove advertisements and banners in Dhaka displaying congratulatory messages with his picture.
The Prime Minister gave the directive this morning, said his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon.
“On his way to his Secretariat office, the Prime Minister ordered the immediate removal of a banner showing his picture in front of Police Plaza at Hatirjheel, and it was taken down immediately,” Rumon said.
He added that the Prime Minister also instructed the authorities to quickly remove all billboards and advertisements across the capital displaying congratulatory messages with his picture.
A few days ago, Rumon said, while travelling along Bijoy Sarani, the Prime Minister noticed an LED screen showing a congratulatory message and immediately ordered its removal.
He said the Prime Minister reached his office at the Secretariat around 9:10am today and later held a meeting with Coast Guard Director General Rear Admiral Md Ziaul Haque.
Rumon said the Prime Minister instructed increased patrolling in coastal and Bay of Bengal areas to prevent piracy, robbery, illegal trade, and to protect fisheries, ensuring fishermen’s safety.
Vehicle speed increases
The Additional Press Secretary said a report was submitted to the Prime Minister today, showing that vehicle movement speed in the capital has improved as people are now following traffic signals.
“A report has been submitted to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on traffic congestion and vehicle speeds in the capital. It shows that vehicle movement has improved because top officials, including the Prime Minister, are now following traffic signals without taking advantage of VIP protocol,” he said.
Rumon said previously that the average speed on Dhaka roads was 4.5 km/h, roughly the pace of walking.
Since taking office, he said the Prime Minister has reduced VIP protocol and started following traffic signals.
Rumon said the report, covering the past 14 days, shows that vehicle speed has increased to 5.3 km/h as the President, ministers, and state officials now follow traffic rules.
Rice price monitoring
After learning about the rise in coarse rice prices, a staple for low-income people, the Additional Press Secretary said the Prime Minister on Monday instructed the relevant ministries and authorities to take immediate action.
“Yesterday (Monday), when Prime Minister Tarique Rahman learned about the rise in coarse rice prices, immediate measures were taken, and the market has already started showing a positive impact,” he said.
Source: UNB