Vote in AL again for development

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday sought reelection of Awami League to uphold the global recognition of Bangladesh as a role model of development.

“Today, we've earned global respect for Bangladesh as a role model of development. We'll have to keep it up. So, I want you all to cast votes for Awami League for another term,” she said.

The PM was addressing a public rally at Taltoli Upazila Government High School ground here.

Hasina, also the AL president, said the living standard of people improved whenever her party came to power.

“Whenever I came to power, I wanted the people of the country to get an improved and decent life as desired by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman."

She said the “boat”, electoral symbol of AL, means development and the whole Bangladesh now sees a massive development as people cast votes for “boat”.

Criticising the two top BNP leaders, Hasina said Khaleda Zia and her son Tarique Rahman had tried to kill her by carrying out the August-21 grenade attack.

“What did BNP do? They had made Bangladesh a country of militancy and terrorism. They had made Bangladesh world champions in the corruption perception index for five times.... they had pushed the country towards destruction.”

The PM said her government recognised Quami madrasa education and was constructing 560 model mosques across the country.

She urged all, including guardians, teachers, imams of mosques, religious clerics, to keep a watch on the children so that they don't get involved in militancy and drug.

“Bangladesh will be a peaceful country. There'll be no room for terrorism, militancy and drug on Bangladesh's soil.”

Hasina said her government has been implementing huge development programmes in the southern region.

Terming the region very beautiful and excellent, she said the people of this area had always been neglected. “Only the Awami League government works for the development of the region.”

The AL chief said the government was taking steps for building shipbuilding, ship-breaking and recycling industries in Barguna's Taltoli upazila which would create jobs for locals.

AL General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu, Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed and Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury, among others, addressed the rally.

Earlier, the PM inaugurated 21 development projects in the district by unveiling their plaques from the venue.