Dr Titumir characterised ensuring energy security as a non-negotiable imperative for the nation at this critical juncture. To achieve this without compromising the broader economy, the administration is utilising a strategic borrowing framework designed to engage with global lenders and ensure an uninterrupted supply of fuel oil, he added. This involves a disciplined tightening of fiscal outlays and trimming budgets in various other sectors to prioritise the continuous procurement of fuel oil, he added. Dr Titumir explained that this internal restructuring is essential to ensure that the energy sector remains stable while the government manages its broader financial obligations. Dr Titumir emphasised a definitive shift toward the depoliticisation of social safety nets, asserting that state assistance must reach the most vulnerable citizens without partisan interference.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 15, 2026 13:55 UTC