DHAKA, March 1, 2023 (BSS) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today stressed 
again on keeping intact the production system and supply side of produces and 
commodities in the wake of the current situation arising from the global 
economic condition.

The Premier also underscored the need for boosting production side by side 
not keeping idle an inch of barren land.

State Minister for Planning Dr Shamsul Alam informed this while briefing 
reporters after the meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) held today 
which okayed the Revised Annual Development Programme (RADP) of the current 
fiscal year (FY23).

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presided over the NEC meeting held at the NEC 
Conference Room in the capital's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area.

Quoting the Prime Minister, Dr Alam said the government has managed to 
control the demand side largely, but still the production side needs to be 
enhanced.

He said the Premier has noted that the Aman paddy harvest was good while more 
attention should be given to the Boro output.

Noting that many problems may come in the country's march forward, Sheikh 
Hasina urged all concerned to remain alert to face those in a concentrated 
manner.

Renewing her directive to the implementing ministries and divisions as well 
as executing agencies to pursue austerity in spending fund while implementing 
projects, the Premier also asked them to implement the projects in a more 
comprehensive planned way.

The Prime Minister directed the authorities concerned to complete those 
projects which are nearing completion in a speedy manner as well as speedily 
complete those projects which would create more employments.

Besides, she suggested for implementing those projects slowly which deemed 
not much important right at the moment or there would be no such impact if 
there is delayed expenditure.

The State Minister said that the Premier also put emphasis on skills 
development.

"Sheikh Hasina asked the concerned ministries and divisions to make lists of 
necessary manpower required for running fully various government structures, 
establishments and facilities to render services to the commoners," he said, 
adding that she also directed for conducting the various skill-development 
training in coordination with the National Skills Development Authority.