Don’t take up projects that waste money

“Before taking a project, carefully consider whether it is essential for people,” Hasina was quoted as saying by a minister. most priority.

She was speaking at the first informal meeting with the members of the new council of ministers at her home in Tungipara, Gopalganj.

Hasina took oath on Thursday as the prime minister for the fourth consecutive term and formed government with 37 ministers and state ministers.

“Make sure you check the progress the projects are making,” she said, adding that the activities of the ministries and divisions should be strictly monitored.

“You will have to monitor whether service-providing organisations are serving the people. Act so that people do not face hassles while seeking services,” she told the meeting.

She then asked why the prices of daily essentials were rising even though there was no problem with the supply and told her cabinet colleagues to arrange regular raids targeting hoarders who try to create artificial crises, according to three ministers who attended the meeting.