BNP’s reluctance to appreciate govt’s pension scheme slammed

City Desk :
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Friday came down heavily on a section of civil society and BNP for their reluctance in appreciating the universal pension scheme introduced by the government for building a social-welfare state.

“Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government has introduced a universal pension scheme for the well-being of the marginal people.

Though it is an extraordinary initiative, BNP as well as a section of civil society failed to hail it.

The culture of denial and politics of denial don’t bring any good for a state,” he said.

Hasan, also joint general secretary of ruing Awami League (AL), said this while addressing, as chief guest, the inaugural ceremony of Chattogram City Corporation-Red Crescent Physio Orthopedic Rehabilitation Center at Kadamtali in the port city this afternoon, reports BSS.

He said the country’s remarkable progress in all sectors is gaining international appreciations but some ‘particular’ individuals and some political parties, including BNP, cannot appreciate it.

“It is very much unfortunate for the nation.

We have a mindset to welcome any critical opinion.

But blind criticism isn’t good,” he said.

Describing the features of the pension scheme, the minister said it has four programmes and one of those is meant for the very low-income group.

The government’s contribution will be same to the amount of individual’s contribution in that programme for ultra poor.