DHAKA, March 25, (V7N) — Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani today said the government has adequate reserves of fuel oil, as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed authorities to ensure a stable supply.

Briefing journalists after a cabinet meeting at the Secretariat, Ghani said: “Where earlier we used to maintain a reserve for about 15 days, now we have reserves for nearly a month.” He added that the government plans to expand reserves further to manage any potential energy shocks.

A meeting on the energy situation was held in the morning, attended by ministers and officials concerned. The Prime Minister directed necessary measures to ensure stability in the energy sector.

Explaining today’s cabinet schedule, Ghani said meetings are usually held on Thursdays, but since March 26 is marked by several national events, the meeting was convened today instead.

At the beginning of the meeting, members recalled the black night of March 25, 1971, when Pakistani occupation forces carried out genocide under Operation Searchlight. They remembered that this led to the declaration of independence and the start of the Liberation War, and prayers were offered for the martyrs.

Approval in principle and final of the draft amendment to the Value Added Tax (VAT) and Supplementary Duty Act 2026.

Approval of drafts of two finance‑related laws reflecting expenditures of the fiscal year ending in July, along with revised final expenditures.

Approval of a draft amendment to a financial ordinance, part of the annual financial framework for the 2025–26 fiscal year under Articles 86 and 27 of the Constitution.

Final approval of the Finance (Amendment) Act for 2025–26, subject to vetting by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division.

Decision to convert five ordinances into acts out of 133 laws passed during the previous cabinet’s tenure, to be presented in Parliament soon.

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