PM for united efforts to curb militancy

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said people's united efforts can enable the nation to combat militancy and terrorism.

She called upon people, particularly the guardians, members of the law enforcement agencies and imams of mosques, to extend their support to the government to build Bangladesh as a peaceful nation.

The PM was addressing a children's rally marking the 98th birthday of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bangabandhu Mausoleum Complex.

Hasina urged all to take care of their children, monitor their presence in school and take necessary measures if they were found involved in any militant and terrorist activities or drug abuse.

The life and works of Bangabandhu could be a great lesson for children to avoid taking the wrong path, she added.

The premier said her government made the religious education compulsory at school level aimed at making children pious, not zealots.

“We have to remember that every religion preaches the messages of peace, brotherhood and harmony. So everybody has to obey it.”

Later, the PM distributed prizes among the children who participated in literary and cultural competitions.

The women and children affairs ministry and the Gopalganj district administration jointly organised the rally.