Government Imposes Strict Austerity Measures to Curb Administrative Spending

Following a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on April 2, the Cabinet Division formalized these austerity measures to safeguard the national economy. This directive has been dispatched to all senior officials, including Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, and Deputy Commissioners, for immediate implementation.

The new regulations mandate a 30% reduction in monthly fuel allocations for government vehicles. Additionally, interest-free loans for officials to purchase personal vehicles and all foreign training programs funded by the state remain suspended until further notice. Domestic training costs and hospitality expenses for meetings are to be cut by 50%, while travel and conference budgets face significant reductions. These strategic steps reflect the government's commitment to financial discipline and resource optimization during a global crisis.