State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shah Alam, MP, has said the government is working in a planned manner to fulfill the expectations of the people.

On Saturday, he paid tribute at the graves of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, accompanied by the newly formed leaders and activists of the Mokamtola upazila BNP in Bogura.

He laid wreaths at the graves and paid his respects alongside the newly formed convening committees of Mokamtola Upazila BNP, Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal and Chhatra Dal. Welcoming the new leadership, he called on them to uphold unity and discipline and play a responsible role in serving the people.

Later, during a briefing with journalists, the state minister spoke on several issues, including the country’s ongoing power and energy situation, local government elections and the formulation of regulations concerning e-rickshaws.

Regarding the power and energy situation, Mir Shah Alam said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would present the government’s short-, medium- and long-term plans for the sector through Parliament.

He said the government’s objective is to establish a well-planned and sustainable power and energy system, taking into account public needs and the country’s overall development.

On local government elections, he stressed the importance of fair and participatory polls to strengthen local government institutions. He said the local government elections would be completed within the current fiscal year.

The state minister said the government’s every initiative is aimed at ensuring public welfare, good governance and accelerating the country’s development. He also called on everyone involved with the government to work responsibly and in a coordinated manner toward these goals.