Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Saturday said that the prices of most essential commodities have now reached a tolerable level, with the government remaining focused on maintaining stability throughout Ramadan and ensuring an adequate supply of soybean oil. “During Ramadan, the demand for certain products like edible oil, snacks, chickpeas and dates increases. The government is taking necessary steps to maintain affordable prices for these items,” he said while speaking at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka on Saturday. Shafiqul Alam said the government remains focused on ensuring price stability throughout Ramadan. “We are continuously monitoring the supply situation of both loose and bottled soybean oil.” Energy key to economic efficiency, says CA’s Press Secretary He said that the price of loose soybean oil had begun to decrease slightly and expressed the hope that prices would stabilise as the supply improved, while also addressing concerns about the disappearance of bottled soybean oil from the market and assuring efforts to maintain a steady supply. About the challenges facing by the interim government, Alam said, “Since assuming office on August 8, the government had to focus on handling multiple floods over the following months. There were six separate flood incidents. He, however, said from October onwards, the Chief Adviser instructed all relevant departments, including advisers responsible for food and essential commodities, to prioritise measures aimed at stabilising the cost of living, particularly ahead of Ramadan. Shafiqul Alam highlighted that the Ministry of Commerce, the National Board of Revenue, the Tariff Commission and the central bank are working collectively to keep prices in check. CA’s press secretary slams revenue-losing Karnaphuli Tunnel “Thanks to a combined effort, we can already say that the prices of many products have become more stable. The government remains committed to making further improvements during Ramadan,” he said. Alam reassured that the authorities are monitoring the daily import and refining of edible oil to ensure adequate supply. “We are observing the quantities of imported edible oil that are being refined, and we anticipate that the supply situation will further improve in the coming days,” he added. Starlink's entry ensures uninterrupted internet in Bangladesh: CA’s Press Secretary

The interim government on Wednesday said Bangladesh Awami League would not be allowed to hold any protest programmes until its leadership is brought to justice and held accountable. “Many, including Awami League’s top leadership, are involved in entire July killings. Such a big killing has happened in Bangladesh’s history before our eyes. They must face the trial first. Our position is very clear,” Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told reporters at a media briefing at the Foreign Service Academy. Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder also spoke at the briefing. Govt won’t let AL to hold protests unless it apologises: Press Secretary Alam referred to page number 17 of the Human Rights Watch’s (HRW) report on the July Uprising, saying officers had told them that Sheikh Hasina "directly ordered enforced disappearances and killings." Responding to a question, he said even those from the Awami League who are clean or who are not involved in the killings are not seen to be remorseful or have not apologised. No one from the Awami League has come and said that they do not accept Hasina's leadership or that they want clean leadership, he added. Alam said those responsible for the killings have no regret, rather they are telling more lies. “'Until the Awami League apologises, until their top leadership is brought to justice, until they are held accountable, they will not be allowed to hold any protest programme.” Since assuming office in early August, the interim government has upheld the principles of freedom of assembly and organisation, ensuring that no lawful protest has been banned or restricted, he said in a Facebook post from his verified account. Bangladesh's 'tone' at BGB-BSF conference to be different: Home Adviser Highlighting this commitment, a recent report indicated that at least 136 protests have taken place in Dhaka over the past five and a half months, some of which have led to significant traffic congestion, he said, adding that the interim government has refrained from imposing any bans on these demonstrations. In his Facebook comment, Alam posed a question, “Will any country in the world allow murderers and corrupt figures to return to power?” He said no country allows a return to normal activities without accountability and the people of Bangladesh will give a strong response to any protest or gathering by these “murderers”. “The interim government represents the people of Bangladesh. We will not allow any attempt to push the country towards violence. If anyone dares to hold illegal protests under the banner of Awami League, he/she will have to face the law,” Alam said.

Awami League will no way be allowed to hold protests unless it apologises for massacres, corruption and separates itself from its current leadership and its fascist ideology, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said. Shafiqul Alam wrote these on his Facebook wall on Wednesday following media reports over Awami League’s planned protests in February. Hasina to be brought back, put on trial: Press Secretary Anyone who dares to hold illegal protests under the AL banner will face action, he wrote. “Should we allow fascist Awami League to hold protests? The video footage of July and August clearly show the party activists took part in the killings of peaceful protesters who included young students and minor children. The party headed by Sheikh Hasina is responsible for the massacres, murders and mayhem during the July mass uprising,” said the post. Textbook distribution to be completed by Feb: Press Secretary  Since it took over in early August, the interim government has not stopped or banned any lawful protests, said the press secretary. “The interim government believes in freedom of assembly and freedom of association. One report this morning said at least 136 protests took place alone in Dhaka in the past five and a half months. Some of these protests triggered massive traffic congestion. Yet, the government has never imposed any restrictions on the protests,” Shafiqul mentioned. The interim government represents the will of Bangladeshi people who will react to the protest by the killers, he added. “We will not allow any attempts to push the country into violence. Anyone who dares to hold illegal protests under the AL banner will face the full power of the law.” Yesterday, New York-based Human Rights Watch said, quoting officers interviewed by the reputed rights group, that Hasina directly ordered killings and enforced disappearances during the 16 years of her dictatorship, he added. No “reconciliation” until Hasina, her “blood-thirsty” party members tried: Press Secretary “She has led a Chortantra (Kleptocracy) and murderous regime. Under her watch, 234 billion dollars were siphoned off by her cronies, according to an independent panel. Her family is now being investigated for making billions of dollars from corrupt deals,” Shafiqul wrote.  Besides, 3,500 people were victims of enforced disappearances, 3,000 were victims of extrajudicial killings, and protesters were killed at Shapla Chattar, said the post. “Police became ‘Police League’, and some six million opposition activists faced false cases. Even the country's first Hindu Chief Justice was brutally beaten, forced to resign and sent into exile,” he added.