Protect society from militancy, terrorism and corruption: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged all to protect the society from militancy, terrorism, corruption and drugs and to utilise the talent and strength of the young generation for the development of the country.
"It's essential to maintain peace in the country. We will have to protect our society from militancy, terrorism, corruption, and drugs. Then we can use the talent of the young generation for development," she said.
The PM was addressing a programme marking the opening of two newly-constructed buildings and an officers' mess for the members of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI).
PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the programme.
Hasina opened two 14-storey building and a modern seven-storey officers' mess in Dhaka Cantonment area through a video conference from the Gono Bhaban.
The premier asked the DGFI members to discharge their duties sincerely for the wellbeing of the people.
She asked them to know the history of Bangladesh, love the country and work for it and its people, saying that she learnt it from her parents. "I always want this [working for people]."
Hasina said armed forces are very essential to protect the country's independence and sovereignty. Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had built the war-ravaged country with one hand and developed the armed forces properly with the other, she added.
The PM said the goal of her government is to make Bangladesh a hunger- and poverty-free, developed and prosperous country as dreamt by the Father of the Nation.
DGFI Director General Maj Gen Mohammad Saiful Alam delivered the welcome speech. PM's Security Adviser Maj Gen (retd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique, Defence Secretary Abu Hena Mostofa Kamal and PMO Secretary Tofazzel Hossain Miah were present.
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