Sustainable democracy ultimate goal of govt
Chief Adviser (CA) Fakhruddin Ahmed yesterday said the ultimate goal of the caretaker government is to lay a sustainable foundation for democracy to flourish in the country.
"The government is taking all necessary steps to hold a free and fair election within this year. We've also taken steps for socio-economic development of the country," he said at the National Assembly 2008 of Ansar and VDP at the parade ground of Ansar-VDP Academy.
In the last one year, Fakhruddin said, the caretaker government has taken a number of steps considering the national interest, and strengthened its stance against corruption.
He said massive improvement of law and order has taken place and the separation of judiciary from the executive has been accomplished as per directive of the constitution.
Preparation of voter list with photograph is being implemented smoothly under the supervision of the recast Election Commission, he mentioned.
The head of the caretaker government gave a four-point directive to all members of Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) for playing a more vibrant and effective role in building up the country.
As per the directives, Ansar-VDP will have to be more sincere in preventing crimes and ensuring security in economic activities at the grassroots level, as they have scope and opportunity to make more contributions to establishing good governance at grassroots level and establishing reliable and cordial relations with the people and the government.
The directives also include ensuring security of public life through strengthening the local government and building up the Ansar-VDP as a well-knit force for alleviating poverty, expansion of social security network and intensifying efforts to involve members of Ansar-VDP more effectively in facing disaster.
The CA said all citizens of the country will have to make best efforts from their respective position to turn the beloved motherland into a modern and developed country.
He praised the activities of Ansar, Battalion Ansar and VDP in maintaining law and order, curbing crimes and terrorism, and contributing in socioeconomic development.
Presently, about 30,000 Ansars are playing courageous role for ensuring security of life and property at airports, seaports, industries and other important establishments, he said.
Through this, he added, it was possible to ensure suitable environment for production and investment, which is playing a positive role in keeping the wheels of economy running.
The CA expressed his firm belief that over 43 lakh trained male and female members of VDP can launch revolution in the field of socioeconomic development in 80,000 villages of Bangladesh.
He mentioned the courageous role of the members of Ansar Battalion in performing their responsibilities with army in Chittagong Hill Tracts for protecting the country's sovereignty and integrity.
Before addressing the function, the CA distributed Bangladesh Ansar Padak (award), Rashtrapati (president) Ansar Padak, Bangladesh VDP Padak and Rashtrapati VDP Padak among Ansars and VDP members for their heroic role in curbing terrorism, crimes and in maintaining law and order as well as outstanding contributions to socioeconomic development.
Earlier, a parade by members of Battalion Ansars, general Ansars, VDP and Town Defence Party, both male and female members, gave a guard of honour to the CA at the parade ground. He inspected the parade from on board an open jeep.
The joint parade in a splendid march past gave salute to the CA who took salute from a decorated podium.
Later, the CA witnessed a colorful cultural event presented by the male and female members of Ansars and VDP on the Academy premises.
Earlier, on arrival at the venue, Home Affairs Adviser Maj Gen (retd) MA Matin and DG Ansar-VDP Maj Gen Abdul Hafiz received the CA.
Rank and file of Ansar-VDP, distinguished personalities and senior civil and military officials were present at the function.
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