Govt forms body to cap stent prices
The government has taken the initiative to limit the prices of stents used in cardiac surgery as it has no virtual control on the prices of the life saving tiny wire mesh tubes. The Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) yesterday said that mentioning the prices, registration number, and production and expiry dates on the wrapper of stents has been made compulsory. BGDA Director General Maj Gen Mustafizur Rahman divulged these information at a media briefing at his office in the capital yetsreday. Mustafizur Rahman said that four importers have agreed to sell stents at a minimum price from Tk 25,000 to Tk 50,000. The importing companies environment will have to be ensured so that all parties can take part in it.
Fakhrul, however, said their party will not participate in the general election if a level-playing field for all parties is not ensured. Theres no question of joining the election without a level-playing field and unless the political cases of our leaders and activists are withdrawn.
He demanded the government ensure a democratic space for political parties and take steps for arranging the next polls under a non-party administration and a neutral election commission.
About the Prime Ministers Bhutan tour, Fakhrul hoped that Sheikh Hasina will not return home empty-handed from Bhutan as she did from India.
He suggested the Prime Minister to sign deal with Bhutan to import electricity from the country.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina went to Bhutan today (Tuesday) on a three-day state visit.
