Prime Minister’s Private Sector Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman. Photo: Collected
Prime Minister's Private Sector Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman on Monday (29 January) stated that the current dollar crisis will be resolved soon.
He said, "Two factors can help reduce dollar pressure at the moment. One is increasing remittance while the other is increasing exports. The government has taken steps in these regards."
Salman F Rahman said this while addressing queries at the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) building at Agargaon of the capital.
He continued, "Several new initiatives are being implemented to boost exports. Imports have declined significantly in recent years. However, the pressure on the currency continues. The prime minister has issued many directions to boost exports. Exports should be varied. In addition, a law has been passed allowing expatriates to keep their dollars in foreign [bank] accounts."
Salman, a member of parliament for Dhaka-1 (Dohar-Nawabganj), believes the recent steps would end the dollar crisis shortly.
He held a views exchange meeting with stakeholders on development plans for his constituency earlier in the day.
Dhaka Deputy Commissioner Anisur Rahman and Superintendent of Dhaka district Police Md Asaduzzaman were present on the occasion.
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