Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has rated himself 70 out of 100 points in assessing his performance in the post, acknowledging limitations in implementing economic reforms and policy initiatives.

He said, "Although many initiatives were taken, it was not possible to complete everything. Still, starting work in the public interest without any political agenda is a major achievement."

His remarks came on Tuesday while responding to journalists following a meeting of the Advisory Council Committee on Government Purchase at the Secretariat.

Salehuddin Ahmed said, "I am a very pragmatic person. Why would I give myself 100 marks? We had many aspirations and started many initiatives, but we could not finish everything. That...