Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday (Aug 31) urged the people to put concentration on boosting food production, doing savings and showing austerity in all stages in the wake of global crisis.

She said: "I am again urging all to be active in enhancing food production, so the people of Bangladesh don't face any suffering during the world economic recession. We have to do our arrangement by our own."

The premier was addressing the opening ceremony of 24th National Convention and 43rd Council of the Institute of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) at Osmani Memorial Auditorium as the chief guest, joining virtually from her official residence Ganabhaban in the capital.

Sheikh Hasina also called upon the countrymen to maintain austerity as price of all essential items has shot up across the globe due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war.

 "We, all have to maintain austerity, have to do saving and have to avoid extra expenditure," she said.

The people of the country will have to be very careful as global economic situation is worsening day by day, she added.

Referring to the situation in the USA, England and European countries, the premier said the developed countries are facing trouble in providing electricity, energy and fuel and so, they have restricted using of water, hot water and heating system.

Actually, they are scared that what they will do in the upcoming winter season, she added.

Sheikh Hasina said her government has illuminated all the houses in the country providing power connection as per its commitment, but in the wake of global scenario, they also have to take some measure to cut cost.

BDST: 1440 HRS, SEP 1, 2022
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