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Sheikh Hasina said Begum Khaleda Zia has been convicted in a case filed
during the last caretaker government. “Some more cases against her are
pending,” she said.
The prime minister said two sons of the BNP leader has been convicted in
money laundering cases, August 21 grenade attack case and 10-truck arms haul
case.
Sheikh Hasina said her government is continuing action against terrorism,
corruption and drugs. “We’re getting very good results from the drives …
narcotics destroy a person and family,” she said.
“Overall, I’m trying my best and as long as I remain in power I continue
work for the country,” she said.
While talking about the Rohingya issue, the prime minister said discussion
is underway with Myanmar to solve the problem. “We’ve constructed houses for
one lakh Rohingya families in Bhashanchar …however, many NGOs don’t want
they (Rohingyas) move to the island,” she said.
Sheikh Hasina spelled out the country’s tremendous development in various
sectors including health, education, ICT and social safety net.
“Bangladesh is now a role model of development in the world due to this
success,” she said.
The prime minister also recalled the contributions of the expatriates to
the country’s socioeconomic development.
Sheikh Hasina said the government has so far purchased 10 aircraft from
Boeing for enhancing air connectivity with different countries.
“We’ve taken initiatives to procure two more Boeing airplanes from the USA
as well as three aircraft from Canada,” she said.
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