Arsonists to face stern actions
Questioning the logic behind the BNP-Jamaat alliance's ongoing blockade, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday issued a fresh warning that stern actions will be taken against those engaged in killing people and torching vehicles across the country.
"We won't tolerate any militant and terrorist acts ... I've not yet found any issue behind their (BNP-Jamaat's) ongoing agitation programmes,” she said.
The PM said this while formally inaugurating the construction work on a multi-storey building of the National Security Intelligence in the city's Segun Bagicha through unveiling the plaque of its foundation stone.
Referring to the death of an unborn baby as its mother was critically injured in a petrol bomb attack, Hasina said she got deeply hurt after she came to know about this tragic incident.
“What was the fault of that mother and her unborn baby? ... The hands of the culprits who prepare the petrol bombs and those who hurl the bombs should be burned to make them feel the pain of burning. We have to stop these evil activities with an iron hand,” she said.
Tougher steps would be taken to stop terrorism, militancy and unsocial activities in the country, the premier said, adding that one country must not run this way.
“If you want to go for a movement then come to the field, let people to be with you,” she asked the BNP-Jamaat leaders.
Hasina said the country was advancing well ahead of Pakistan in all sectors after the AL-led alliance government assumed power. “Seeing this, the BNP chief has gone mad as her beloved Pakistan is lagging behind Bangladesh,” she said.
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