‘Prime Minister’s pre-planned initiatives now being implemented’
Published: 13 November 2026, 10:46:07
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s pre-planned initiatives, formulated before assuming office, are now being successfully implemented across the country, according to Press Secretary Saleh Shibli.
He stated that the Prime Minister had earlier outlined plans to the nation—such as planting 25 crore trees and excavating 20,000 miles of canals—commitments that were also highlighted at the global climate summit.
Shibli made the remarks during a press briefing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Friday morning following the Prime Minister’s return from Turkey, where he attended the COP31 summit.
A Turkish Airlines flight carrying the Prime Minister, his spouse Dr Zubaida Rahman, and their entourage landed at Dhaka airport at 5:40 AM.
Recapping the visit, the Press Secretary noted that the COP31 summit, which commenced in Antalya on 9 November, runs through 20 November, with high-level segments held on 11 and 12 November. During his address, the Prime Minister presented a five-point demand on behalf of Bangladesh to address the needs of climate-vulnerable nations.
Shibli added that the Prime Minister engaged in numerous bilateral and multilateral meetings, as well as various seminars and symposia. Detailed outcomes of the conference and Bangladesh’s specific demands will be shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a press conference over the next couple of days.
Highlighting a departure from past administrative traditions, the Press Secretary pointed out that only 21 people accompanied the Prime Minister on the Turkey tour.
“We have broken away from the culture where thousands of people would previously crowd the airport during the Prime Minister’s departure and arrival,” Shibli remarked, calling the lean delegation a positive step toward administrative efficiency.
