The local government, rural development and cooperative minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said that the BNP government wanted to transform Bangladesh into a self-reliant, stable and industrially developed country where every citizen would enjoy the rightful benefits of prosperity and dignity.

The government is ready to take any step to unlock new opportunities, he said, adding that ensuring equity and justice in the economy and dismantling oligarchs are among the key goals of the BNP government.

Mirza Fakhrul, also the BNP secretary general, made the remarks while speaking at a conference titled ‘Trade, Economic Growth and Economic Diplomacy Action Plan’, organised by the foreign ministry and the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority at a hotel in the capital.

He said, ‘I am not here today as a panel discussant; rather, I am here to present the government’s commitment and pledge towards achieving our core objectives.’

He added, ‘The theme of this session is addressing risks, leveraging resilience and moving forward with renewed momentum and proper direction. I believe it reflects our mindset for building the future.’

Fakhrul said that this clearly demonstrates that the government is prepared to do whatever is necessary to create new opportunities.

He further said, ‘The present government has been in office for just over 100 days. However, our goals and aspirations are very strong. We want to transform Bangladesh into a self-reliant, stable and industrially developed country where every citizen enjoys the rightful benefits of prosperity and dignity.’

Earlier in the morning, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir paid tribute at the mausoleum of BNP founder and late president Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Khaleda Zia along with members of the newly formed committee of Juba Dal.

Speaking to journalists there, he said, ‘Ensuring equity and justice in the economy and dismantling oligarchs are the goals of the government.’

He also expressed hope that Jubo Dal would play an important role in implementing the vision of Tarique Rahman.

The minister said the government wants to move the country forward by entrusting responsibilities to the younger generation.