Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on citizens to act more responsibly and consciously for the country's welfare. Speaking at a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Bangladesh Secretariat on Monday afternoon, he said that challenges will always exist, but progress is possible through collective sincerity and effort. The meeting focused on ensuring safe food, controlling product quality, and addressing issues faced by agencies conducting anti-adulteration drives.

According to Deputy Press Secretary Md. Sujauddoula, the Prime Minister directed the formation of a three-member high-level committee to identify and resolve problems faced by institutions responsible for food safety and quality control. The committee, comprising Adviser Ismail Jobiullah, State Minister Abdul Bari, and Cabinet Secretary Dr. Nasimul Gani, has been asked to submit recommendations within a month. Officials from the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection, Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, and BSTI highlighted manpower shortages, lack of modern equipment, and safety risks during field operations.

The Prime Minister listened patiently to their concerns and assured quick solutions. Emphasizing public awareness, he cited the example of waste management at Gulshan Lake, noting that societal change requires both government initiative and citizen responsibility.