Fertiliser dealerships to be scrapped if graft linked: Amit

JASHORE, Nov 13: State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit has said that dealers involved in irregularities in fertiliser distribution will face cancellation of their licences and legal action, regardless of their political or other affiliations.

He issued the note of warning while addressing a cheque distribution ceremony at the Jashore Sadar Upazila Parishad auditorium on Friday.

Funded by the Bangladesh National Social Welfare Council, the programme provided one-time financial assistance to disadvantaged families and meritorious students from poor households.

The state minister handed over cheques of Tk 10,000 each to 200 beneficiaries, totaling Tk 20 lakh.

Speaking at the event, he highlighted the government’s development initiatives in the healthcare sector in Jashore.

He also said the Jashore Coronary Care Unit would become fully operational from next June. A kidney dialysis unit would also be launched at Jashore General Hospital to provide government-funded dialysis services to ordinary people, he added.

“The government wants to ensure that no one has to discontinue medical treatment or education due to financial constraints”, he said.

On social safety net allowances, Amit said beneficiaries would no longer need to pay money or seek favours from public representatives to receive government benefits.

He warned that anyone paying money to obtain an allowance would be denied the benefit, while those accepting money would face legal action.

 “We want to ensure accountability to the people in every sector. I will be accountable to you, and government officials will also be accountable to you,” he said.�"BSS