President M Abdul Hamid yesterday urged the government and political parties to work with honesty and sincerity for the sake of public interest to ensure progress and welfare of the nation as he addressed twin mega celebrations of the Bangladesh Independence\u2019s golden jubilee and Father of the Nation Bangabandhu\u2019s birth centenary.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen the government and the political parties work in the public interest with honesty and sincerity, progress and welfare of the nation is ensured,\u201d he told a function at National Parade Ground here.<\/p>\n
Recalling Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman\u2019s pro-people political activities, President Hamid said a new chapter in the country\u2019s politics would begin if the politicians could stand beside the poor to fulfill their (people) basic needs.<\/p>\n
The President mentioned that the celebration of the Mujibborsho (Mujib Year) would be an appropriate attempt to disseminate the life, thoughts and political philosophy of Bangabandhu to all as he attended the sixth day programme of the 10-day celebrations.<\/p>\n
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also Bangabandhu\u2019s elder daughter, presided over the function with visiting President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari was present as the special guest of honour and eminent writer Selina Hossain as the keynote speaker .<\/p>\n
Education Minister Dr Dipur Moni and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam also spoke on the occasion.<\/p>\n
Bangabandhu\u2019s younger daughter Sheikh Rehana, President\u2019s wife Rashida Khanam and Nepalese President\u2019s daughter Usha Kiran Bhandari were also present on the occasion.<\/p>\n
The President urged all concerned to take proper steps so that the future generations can grow up being imbued with the principles and ideals of Bangabandhu and the spirit of the War of Liberation.<\/p>\n
\u201cBangabandhu\u2019s life and works, thoughts and philosophy need to be spread to the new generations of the world including Bangladesh,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Referring to the history which automatically comes up whenever one speaks about Bangabandhu, President Hamid said Bangabandhu worked since his school life absolutely for the people\u2019s welfare and used to be anxious, caring a straw about his personal and family happiness or pleasure.<\/p>\n
He observed that the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu used to protest whenever he found any sorts of injustices, exploitations and repressions in the society.<\/p>\n
\u201cBangabandhu had great confidence, love and trust on his fellow countrymen and lastly had to sacrifice his own life in return of the love of Bangali people,\u201d mentioned Hamid, a very close aid of Bangabandhu.<\/p>\n
There is no scope to separate Bangabandhu and Bangladesh, the President said, adding, \u201cBangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is not only a name . . . He is an institution, an entity, a history. As long as there will be Bangladesh, there will be Bangali people, Bangabandhu will remain as the source of inspiration till that day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Highlighting the government\u2019s development activities in line with Bangabandhu\u2019s dream, the President said the incumbent government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been making relentless efforts to realize his dream.<\/p>\n
The President extended a cordial welcome to his Nepalese counterpart for attending the historic celebration of Bangabandhu\u2019s birth centenary and the independence\u2019s golden jubilee.<\/p>\n
President Hamid recalled with deep appreciation the unstinting moral and material support of Nepalese political leaders as well as people extended to Bangladesh during the Bangladesh\u2019s War of Liberation in 1971.<\/p>\n
\u201cI express heartfelt thanks to the honorable President of Nepal for her valuable speech which reflects the close and friendly relationship between the two countries,\u201d Hamid added.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe country is advancing fast towards becoming a developed and prosperous country. Bangabandhu wanted a firm position of Bangladesh in water, land and air to turn the country into \u2018Sonar Bangla,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
His worthy daughter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been persuading his unfinished dreams putting the sign of efficiency in different nation-building works and undertaking mega projects, he added.<\/p>\n
They enjoyed the cultural function there maintaining the health rules due to Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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