Stand against militancy: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged the country’s people to stand against terrorism, militancy and drug addiction, reports UNB from Faridpur..

While speaking at a mammoth rally at Faridpur Govt Rajendra College ground, she also urged all, including guardians, teachers, imams, professions, law enforcement agencies and administration, to remain alert so that no one gets involved in these social menaces. “All will have to resist terrorism, militancy and drug abuse. Be sure that not a single child resorts to terrorism, militancy and drug addiction. The path of terrorism and militancy isn’t ours,” she said.

Mentioning that study is the first and only duty of students, the Prime Minister said, “They have to shun the path of militancy, drug addiction and terrorism.” She also asked the teachers and guardians to make sure that no student remains absent in any educational institution and take account of whom they befriend.
Hasina said the government has taken various programmes to ensure higher education of students. “We’re doing this so that the children get modern education.”
Describing Islam as a religion of peace, she said, “Islam never permits the killing of innocent people and suicide attempt.”
The Prime Minister said those who have taken the wrong path of militancy and terrorism are maligning Islam.
Giving a brief description of development activities in Faridpur and other parts of the country, she sought people’s support in the next general election to be held in 2019. “The election will be held in 2019. In that election, we want your votes in favour of ‘Boat’ for continuation of the development activities,” she said.
Hasina said the aim of her party is to ensure development of the country and its people. “AL means development... AL is the friend of poor people,” she said.
She mentioned that the government is providing various types of allowances to the poor, elderly people and distressed women under social safety net programmes. “As a result, over 5 crore people have graduated to the middle-income group from low-income group.” The Prime Minister said stipend money is being sent to mobile phone accounts of 1.30 crore mothers as the government wants to see smile on their faces.
Hasina said in order to reach healthcare facilities to the doorsteps of the rural people, her government established Community Clinics and Union Health Centers. Besides, 30 types of medicines are being given to the poor people from this community clinics and government hospitals.

The Prime Minister expressed her firm resolve again to turn Bangladesh into a middle-income digital nation by 2021 and prosperous and developed one in South Asia by 2041.
AL presidium member and deputy leader of the House Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury, AL advisory council member Tofail Ahmed, general secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Obaidul Quader, Local MP and LGRD Minister Engineer Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, AL presidium members Kazi Zafar Ullah and Faruk Khan, joint general secretary Dr Dipu Moni and Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan also spoke at the programme with district AL president Subol Chandra Saha in the chair.
Earlier, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 31 development projects.
The projects that were inaugurated are Faridpur Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Faridpur Medical College Hospital, Palli Kabi Jasimuddin Sangrahashala, Faridpur Institute of Marine Technology, Shishu Academy, Deputy Inspector General’s Office, Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments, District Muktijoddha Complex Bhaban, Regional Passport Office, Faridpur 50 Megawatt Peaking Power Plant, Government Rajendra College Academic-cum-Examination Hall, 96-metre RCC bridge over the Kumar River on Char Kamalapur Kheyaghat-Bilmamudpur School road in Sadar upazila, Muktijoddha Complex Bhaban at Bhanga upazila, Upgrading of Madhukhali Upazila Health Complex from 50 beds, Regional Election Office in Faridpur, BSTI Bhaban, Bhanga Thana Bhaban, Madhukhali Fire Service and Civil Defence Station, Development Project from Sadar Upazila to Rasulpur via Bakhunda GC and Charnikhurdi road, Munshidangi Community Clinic at Dikrichar union under Sadar upazila and 33/11 KV Harukandi Power Sub Station (20/26.66 MVA).
The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stones of 12 development projects from the playground.
The projects are Kumar river re-excavation, Technical Training Centre at Alfadanga, Office of Faridpur Superintendant of Police, Police Hospital, Police Officers’ Mess, Saltha Technical School and College Academic Cum Administrative Building, Chandrapara Police Investigation Centre, Women Hostel of Government Sarada Sundari Women’s College, Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, 1500-seated Multipurpose Hall-room (constructed by Zila Parishad), Saltha Fire Service and Civil Defence Station and Sadarpur Fire Service and Civil Defence Station.

Stand against militancy: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged the countrys people to stand against terrorism, militancy and drug addiction, reports UNB from Faridpur.. While speaking at a mammoth rally at Faridpur Govt Rajendra College ground, she also urged all, including guardians, teachers, imams, professions, law enforcement agencies and administration, to remain alert so that no one gets involved in these social menaces. All will have to resist terrorism, militancy and drug abuse. Be sure that not a single child resorts to terrorism, militancy and drug addiction. The path of terrorism and militancy isnt ours, she said. Mentioning that study is the first and only duty of students, the Prime Minister said, They have to shun the path of militancy, drug addiction and terrorism. She also asked the teachers and guardians to make sure that no student remains absent in any educational institution and take account of whom they befriend. Hasina said the government has taken various programmes to ensure higher education of students. Were doing this so that the children get modern education. Describing Islam as a religion of peace, she said, Islam never permits the killing of innocent people and suicide attempt. The Prime Minister said those who have taken the wrong path of militancy and terrorism are maligning Islam. Giving a brief description of development activities in Faridpur and other parts of the country, she sought peoples support in the next general election to be held in 2019. The election will be held in 2019. In that election, we want your votes in favour of Boat for continuation of the development activities, she said. Hasina said the aim of her party is to ensure development of the country and its people. AL means development... AL is the friend of poor people, she said. She mentioned that the government is providing various types of allowances to the poor, elderly people and distressed women under social safety net programmes. As a result, over 5 crore people have graduated to the middle-income group from low-income group. The Prime Minister said stipend money is being sent to mobile phone accounts of 1.30 crore mothers as the government wants to see smile on their faces. Hasina said in order to reach healthcare facilities to the doorsteps of the rural people, her government established Community Clinics and Union Health Centers. Besides, 30 types of medicines are being given to the poor people from this community clinics and government hospitals. The Prime Minister expressed her firm resolve again to turn Bangladesh into a middle-income digital nation by 2021 and prosperous and developed one in South Asia by 2041. AL presidium member and deputy leader of the House Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury, AL advisory council member Tofail Ahmed, general secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Obaidul Quader, Local MP and LGRD Minister Engineer Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, AL presidium members Kazi Zafar Ullah and Faruk Khan, joint general secretary Dr Dipu Moni and Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan also spoke at the programme with district AL president Subol Chandra Saha in the chair. Earlier, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 31 development projects. The projects that were inaugurated are Faridpur Deputy Commissioners Office, Faridpur Medical College Hospital, Palli Kabi Jasimuddin Sangrahashala, Faridpur Institute of Marine Technology, Shishu Academy, Deputy Inspector Generals Office, Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments, District Muktijoddha Complex Bhaban, Regional Passport Office, Faridpur 50 Megawatt Peaking Power Plant, Government Rajendra College Academic-cum-Examination Hall, 96-metre RCC bridge over the Kumar River on Char Kamalapur Kheyaghat-Bilmamudpur School road in Sadar upazila, Muktijoddha Complex Bhaban at Bhanga upazila, Upgrading of Madhukhali Upazila Health Complex from 50 beds, Regional Election Office in Faridpur, BSTI Bhaban, Bhanga Thana Bhaban, Madhukhali Fire Service and Civil Defence Station, Development Project from Sadar Upazila to Rasulpur via Bakhunda GC and Charnikhurdi road, Munshidangi Community Clinic at Dikrichar union under Sadar upazila and 33/11 KV Harukandi Power Sub Station (20/26.66 MVA). The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stones of 12 development projects from the playground. The projects are Kumar river re-excavation, Technical Training Centre at Alfadanga, Office of Faridpur Superintendant of Police, Police Hospital, Police Officers Mess, Saltha Technical School and College Academic Cum Administrative Building, Chandrapara Police Investigation Centre, Women Hostel of Government Sarada Sundari Womens College, Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, 1500-seated Multipurpose Hall-room (constructed by Zila Parishad), Saltha Fire Service and Civil Defence Station and Sadarpur Fire Service and Civil Defence Station.