প্রকাশ: 12/03/2022
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the development of
today’s Bangladesh has only been possible as the democratic trend has been
continuing for 13 consecutive years.
“Today, you (people) have been seeing a changed Bangladesh
for last 13 years which has only been possible because of continuation of
democratic process in the country and Awami League was in power during the
period,” she said.
The premier made this remarks while addressing a civic
reception accorded to her by expatriate Bangladeshis on Friday during her
official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
She joined the event virtually from her place of residence
in Abu Dhabi, while Bangladeshi community people were connected from three
venues -- Bangladesh Consulate in Dubai, Abu Dhabi Theatre and Bangladesh
English Private School and College in Ras Al Khaimah.
Mentioning that Bangladesh is marching forward and none
would be able to take it back anymore, Sheikh Hasina said, “There was a black
chapter in the country after 1975... But the dark cloud has gone. We’re
taking Bangladesh forward following the ideology of Father of the Nation
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.”
Noting that earlier a problem was created during the
Covid-19 period, she said now there is another fresh problem arising due to a
war situation between Ukraine and Russia.
“So, we are passing through another abnormal situation. Fuel
prices are going up and various problems are seen in the international arena.
We’re also facing some problems. But I believe that we can be able to tackle it
in Bangladesh,” she said.
The prime minister asked the Bangladeshi expatriates to tell
their families and relatives not to leave any piece of land uncultivated to
have food autarky even in case of any global food crisis.
She added that, “If we can do so, we will not face any
difficulty, no matter how economic recession and food deficit is there across
the world.”
Highlighting the development of the country, Sheikh Hasina
said there is no scope for anyone to stay unemployed in the country unless
he/she wishes to remain. “If anyone takes a little initiative, the person would
not remain unemployed,” she added.
About her visit to the UAE, the head of the government said
she had talks with UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and
some MoUs were signed between the two countries. “I think my visit has been
very fruitful,” she said.
She urged the overseas job seekers never to go abroad
through illegal channels, and take loans from Probashi Kallyan Bank to go
abroad, not selling home and land.
The premier called upon the Bangladesh expatriates to follow
the rules and laws in the foreign lands to uphold the image of Bangladesh. “You
have to protect your own dignity, ensure your own security, and uphold the
dignity of both home and host countries,” she said.
Talking about demands placed by the expatriates, she said
the government has taken steps to ensure prompt passport services for them, and
to strengthen surveillance by installing more CCTV cameras in the airport to
ease their harassment there.
Sheikh Hasina said when several flights land at a time, some
problems over luggage delivery services are seen in the airport.
Noting that the government is constructing the third
terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, she said once the
construction was completed, the luggage handling problems would be over.
During the function, the prime minister virtually unveiled
the foundation stone of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Building of Bangladesh
English Private School and Collage.
Expatriate's Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran
Ahmad also spoke at the event, while Foreign Minister Dr. AK Abdul Momen,
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi, Prime Minister's Private Industry and Investment
Adviser Salman F Rahman, and State Minister for Women Affairs Fazilatun Nessa
Indira, among others, remained connected with the virtual event from the three
venues.
Three expatriates, including a college girl, also spoke at
the event moderated by Bangladesh Ambassador to the UAE Mohammed Abu Zafar.
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