PM seeks everybody’s role against militancy

The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Tuesday sought active role of the cross section of people to motivate people against the plot to plunge the country into militancy.
She also urged the countrymen against the design of the evil forces to malign Islam saying her government would not allow sprouting of militancy in Bangladesh, reports Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha.
The prime minister said this in a video conference with government officials, elected representatives, journalists freedom fighters and teachers of 16 districts of Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions as part of her initiative to create awareness among people against militancy from Ganabhaban.
Education minister Nurul Islam Nahid and home minister Asaduzzaman Khan were present during the video conference moderated by PM’s principal secretary Abul Kalam Azad.
The prime minister said many quarters are envious of the Bangladesh’s ongoing development. It also might be one of the reasons of militants’ attack to frustrate the country’s progress, she said.
Pointing out two recent militants’ attack in Gulshan and Sholakia, the prime minister said Islam doesn’t support any barbaric act like that. It’s their attempt to malign Islam, which always preaches peace and fraternity.
Urging everybody to work together against the evil forces, the prime minister said everyone from their respective position has to work for establishing peace in the society.
The prime minister said people of Bangladesh are pious. But they are not fanatics. So, how a boy educated in English medium can be turned into a bigot, she asked urging the parents and guardians to take care of their children.
Laying importance on fighting against militancy in a coordinated manner the prime minister called for constituting committee in every area to find out militants, missing boys and foil any organized threat posed by militants.
As local leaders informed the Prime Minister about the steps taken against the zealots, the prime minister thanked them saying every political party believes in the spirit of war of liberation.
We have to work together to uphold the secular spirit and allow people of every religion live in harmony and take forward the country towards peace and prosperity, she said.
The prime minister urged local people to remain careful about the safety and security of the foreigners working in various development projects.

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