Won’t allow anarchy in the name of movement

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday warned against any sort of anarchy and vandalism in the name of movement, saying her government will not tolerate such destructive activities.

Referring to the street protests by BNP-Jamaat and their allies the premier said, "Let them do their agitation programmes. But if they again start arson terrorism, destructive activities, and engage in criminal offences, we will not spare them."

The PM was addressing a Lawyers' Grand Rally organised by Bangabandhu Awami Ainjibi Parishad at Suhrawardy Udyan after inaugurating the newly-constructed 15-storey building of Bangladesh Bar Council.

She said in the 29 years from 1975-1996 and 2001-2008, when Awami League was out of power, the people of Bangladesh saw no change for their betterment.

"Those in power were busy to change their own fate. They did nothing for the people of the country. The people's condition started improving only after Awami League came to power," she said.

Hasina, also the chief of the ruling Awami League, said she never does politics for her own gain. "I do politics for the welfare of the people of this country," she said.

At the event, the prime minister unveiled the cover of a book titled 'Bangabandhu's Legal Philosophy' published by the law ministry.