Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday made it clear that the government would not continue to provide subsidies and cheap money to the private sector.

He also mentioned that the interim government will leave just a footprint of reform since it cannot complete the reform programme within its tenure because it will go soon.

"They want confidence. They want assurance. They want support. They want all kinds of concessions. One thing I very clearly said, gone are those days of subsidies, cheap money, and low interest rates. These are not the signs of a competitive economy," the finance adviser told a discussion meeting on 'Enhancing Saudi-Bangla Economic Enhancement' organised by the foreign ministry.

"Please don't ...