Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed. File Photo

DHAKA, Feb 4, 2025 (BSS) - Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today said that the government will take all necessary measures to ensure an uninterrupted supply of essential commodities in the market during the holy month of Ramadan.

"We will not allow any decline in the supply of essentials at least until April to avoid any crisis during Ramadan," he said after a meeting of the Advisers' Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP) at the Cabinet Division in the city.

Salehuddin mentioned that the government has been importing rice, lentils, soybean, fertiliser and LNG, which is placing a big pressure on foreign exchange supply.

"I have had meetings with the Bangladesh Bank governor to ensure continued foreign exchange supply to maintain the import of these essential commodities, including energy," he said, adding that keeping the energy supply stable is crucial for the economy.

He pointed out that the current economic challenges are a result of the actions of the previous government, which withdrew funds from the banks.

 "Currently, only 12 banks are operational out of 60, while the remaining banks are facing difficulties," he added.

He also informed that the government plans to revise the national budget in April.

Salehuddin also mentioned that the government has implemented measures to raise taxes, aiming to reduce tax exemptions in various sectors.