Zero tolerance of terrorism

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday directed the local administration to take the harshest steps against militancy and terrorism as the government would show zero tolerance towards the twin dangers.
“No matter which party they belong to, take the toughest steps against them,” she told a view-exchange meeting with top officials of the local administration.
Joypurhat Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Roy presided over the meeting held at the Circuit House.
Speaking at the meeting, the premier said the government is committed to making Bangladesh a drug and terrorism-free country.
On strengthening local governments, she said, “The government wants decentralisation and it is strengthening the local governments to reach the state facilities to the doorsteps of people.”
The prime minister reiterated that the elections, held under the present government, were fair and peaceful.
“The EVM (electronic voting machine) is properly being used in the elections and it'll be used in the polls in future too,” she said.
She also laid emphasis on converting the offices of Islamic Foundation into research-oriented institutions to get desired outcomes.
She stressed the importance of a master plan for the development of Joypurhat Town.
She also focused on crop diversification and setting up of food processing industries in Joypurhat since it is a food-surplus region.
Hasina directed the government officials and employees to perform their duties with honesty and sincerity so that the country's overall development is ensured.