The government has no plan to increase fuel prices at this time, Commerce Adviser Khandaker Abdul Muqtadir said on Friday.
Speaking to reporters after inaugurating a day-long free medical camp, family planning and child healthcare programme for tea workers at the Lakkatura Tea Garden in Sylhet Sadar, the adviser said fuel prices had remained comparatively low over the past few weeks. Although prices have risen slightly, the government has not decided to raise domestic fuel prices.
Commenting on the United States’ decision to impose tariffs on products from Bangladesh and 60 other countries, Muqtadir said the move does not represent any real change from the previous situation.
He explained that the earlier U.S. tariff policy had remained in effect until the expiry of a legally prescribed period under U.S. law. The same tariff rates have now been continued under a new framework, meaning Bangladesh’s trade position has not materially changed.
The free medical camp provided healthcare services to around 100 tea workers, who expressed satisfaction after receiving treatment. Family members of the workers also benefited from the programme.
The event was attended by the administrator of Sylhet City Corporation, the chairman of the Sylhet Development Authority, and leaders of the district and metropolitan units of the BNP.
Former President Shahabuddin Entitled to Lifetime State Benefits After Resignation
Dhaka, July 24, 2026: Former President Mohammed Shahabuddin will continue to receive a range of lifetime state benefits under Bangladeshi law despite stepping down from office on Friday.
According to The President’s (Remuneration and Privileges) Act, 1975 (as amended up to May 2016), any individual who completes a full presidential term or serves at least six months as president is entitled to a monthly pension equivalent to 75 percent of the last salary received for the rest of their life.
Under the law, Shahabuddin will also receive the services of a personal assistant and an attendant, along with an annual allowance to cover official expenses.
He will be entitled to use government transport free of charge for official functions, receive a government-provided telephone connection with bills paid within the prescribed limit, and enjoy medical facilities equivalent to those of a cabinet minister.
In addition, he will retain a diplomatic passport and be allowed to stay free of charge at government circuit houses or rest houses while on official domestic tours.
These privileges remain in force for former presidents in accordance with existing legislation, even after they leave office.
