After the increase in diesel price, the bus fare has been discussed and fixed at a reasonable level, said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
"I was not in the country at that time, but I was with the country in the digital age," she said. I repeatedly communicated here through various means. Discussions have been held with those who were raising the fare. Then the fare has been fixed at a reasonable level.
She made the remarks at a press conference at the Prime Minister's official residence Ganobhaban on Wednesday (November 17) afternoon.
The press conference was organized to highlight the details of the recently concluded visit to the United Kingdom and France.
Regarding the increase in diesel prices, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that oil prices have also gone up in neighboring countries. How much more subsidy can we give if the price gap is more than the international price? What is our way?
She added that the crisis in the developed world is also going on because of Corona. There is no food in the super shop. Speaking of London, I've seen it myself. We did not have such wails here. Some people pay taxes, but everyone earns income. Everyone tries to evade taxes. What are we going to do? Then the government will have to go bankrupt. All the money in the budget has to be given in subsidy. Then the country will not develop.
The government has given incentives to everyone during Corona. Factories have taken measures to keep trade and commerce active. We have taken measures to reduce inflation. I am doing everything. "In general, we have kept the economy afloat," she said.
The Prime Minister paid official visits to Glasgow, London and Paris from 31 October to 13 November. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home on Sunday (November 14) morning.