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Anti-independence activists conspiring despite highest benefits: Tajul
DHAKA, Aug 2, 2020 (BSS) – Despite living in an independent country and enjoying all the benefits gained by father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the anti-independence forces and his killers are conspiring to hinder the country’s development progress.
This was stated by Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Md Tajul Islam today , while attending as the chief guest at an online discussion meeting and prayer mahfil titled ‘Bangabandhu and Bangladesh’, said a release.
The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives on the occasion of 45th Martyrdom Anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Mourning Day 2020.
“The country under the leadership of Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had achieved unprecedented development in just three and a half years of independence. If it had continued, Bangladesh would have been transformed into a developed and prosperous ‘Sonar Bangla’ long ago”, said Tajul.
Stating General Ziaur Rahman to be directly involved in the assassination of Bangabandhu, the minister also said that Ziaur Rahman rewarded the murderers of the Father of the Nation with the highest privileges of the country, said the release..
Mentioning the ceaseless development progress of Bangladesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, heurged the whole nation to respond to the call of Sheikh Hasina and build Bangabandhu’s ‘Sonar Bangla’.
Speaking as the special guest, State Minister for Local Government Rural Development and Cooperatives Swapan Bhattacharya said, “Speaking of Bangladesh, the name of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inevitably comes up”, added the release.
The state minister also said that Bangabandhu had never strayed from the path of truth and justice.
Helaluddin Ahmed, senior secretary of the local government division , said in his speech that there had been repeated attempts to assassinate Bangabandhu even before August 15, but he never compromised in the interest of Bangladesh even when he went to the gallows.
Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Md Atiqul Islam, Mayor of South City Corporation (DSCC) Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh were also present as guests of honor at the meeting.
Senior officials of various departments and agencies and representatives of local government bodies were also present, among others.
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