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The prime minister also made a commitment to take the country towards prosperity by utilizing the strength of the youth folk. “We’ll take the country towards prosperity by utilizing the strength of the youths,” she said, seeking doa (blessing) of all.
“We seek doa from all so that we could ensure welfare of the people … we want to build a hunger and poverty-free ‘Sonar Bangla’ as dreamt by Bangabandhu,” she said.
The AL president said her government has generated massive employments for the youths. “They now need not to seek job, rather they could provide job to others as we’ve made arrangements of bank loans for them,” she said.
Sheikh Hasina said the Awami League, founded by Bangabandhu, has earned independence of the country. “The lot of the people is changed, when Awami League comes to power. You’ve seen it over the 10 years,” she said.
The prime minister urged the people to remain alert about the anti-liberation forces and those support “sheaf of paddy” (election symbol of BNP).
“Those who set fire to launches, trains, CNGs (auto-rickshaws) and private cars by pouring petrol are ‘monsters’, not human beings. There will be no room for them as smell of burnt people comes from them,” she said.
Sheikh Hasina added: “The people will have to be careful about them.”
The premier said their (BNP) leader is now in jail after embezzling the orphans’ money, while another leader who was convicted for money laundering, the August 21 grenade attack and the 10-truck arms haul is now fugitive.
“What development and welfare they will make for the country and the people. The countrymen will have to stay alert about them,” she said.
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