STAFF CORRESPONDENT

The government is determined to curb “mob culture” and firmly establish the rule of law in the country, said Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan yesterday.

He made the remarks at a press conference at the Secretariat, highlighting the initiatives taken during the first month of the new government.

Responding to a journalist’s query, the minister acknowledged the ongoing challenges.

“Everyone knows our position on this. However, we must keep in mind that we have taken on the responsibility of establishing the rule of law against the backdrop of a long-standing culture of lawlessness,” Swapan said. “We hope to move past this long-accumulated mess and bad memories to quickly establish the rule of law.”

Asked whether the government would formulate a policy to tackle fake news and ensure job security for journalists, the minister said the government plans to hold strategic policy discussions with media representatives in the near future.

During the briefing, the minister outlined several key decisions and development projects across various sectors. He mentioned that over 37,000 families have already received “Family Cards” under a pilot project, with each family receiving cash assistance of Tk 2,500 monthly.

Additionally, “Farmers Cards” will be distributed to 21,014 farmers on an experimental basis from the upcoming Pahela Baisakh, providing an annual incentive of Tk 2,500, he added.

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