Chief Adviser to the Interim Government Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus is firm to prevent all sorts of bad elements spreading anarchy as he addressed his maiden speech soon after taking oath of the office as the head of the interim government at Bangabhaban on Thursday (August 8) evening.
"Whoever spreads anarchy, the law enforcement agencies with the help of mass people and victorious students will deal them with an iron hand," the Chief Adviser said.
The conspirators, he said, have created an atmosphere of anarchy and fear across the country to destroy this victory, what he termed at the moment of the celebration of country's second independence in the mass-student uprising.
"Anarchy is our enemy . . . it must be defeated quickly. At this moment, it's foremost and first priority of the government to suppress these conspirators with an iron hand," the chief of the interim government told the nation boldly.
He sought all-out cooperation of the countrymen so that all people can breathe the free air of freedom and it is the government's pledge.
Besides, the all security agencies, including Army, Navy, Air Force, Border Guard, Police, Ansar, Village Defense, Coast Guard are now free from all sorts of extra-legal coercive command of the Supreme Power so every of its members are fully entitled to enjoy the joys the second independence from today.
"If it's the slightest disruption to anyone, our celebration today will fade ultimately," he apprehended.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr Yunus said, the brutal fallen dictatorial government kept the power axed by using these institutions but "We will thwart his efforts and bring back the lost glory of those institutions."
He further warned that those who earlier used in this despicable attempt to commit the crime should be brought to justice at the earliest . . . The same applies to all ministries, organizations, educational institutions and various workplaces countrywide and all criminals will be prosecuted, he added.
The chief advisor said, 'Today, I am doing it on behalf of the countrymen by remembering the martyred students of the anti-discrimination student movement who made it possible for all of us to taste freedom for the second time. This Independence would never have been possible without the adventurous sacrifice, courage and people have united movement."
He said at the same time, the nation's gratitude and congratulations to the fearless members of the army, navy and air force who stood by the people of the country and hastened this victory by realizing the desire for freedom.
The chief adviser urged every organization and its members to enjoy the second freedom by fulfilling their respective duties.
"Take the country to the peak of glory . . . and give the countrymen and the world a chance to enjoy. I, on behalf of the nation, fearlessly, joyfully, each one at his own workplace and request you to come forward with the ability," the chief adviser requested.
The chief adviser mentioned that the cruel dictator has gone and with the tomorrow's sun rising all would enjoy the democracy, justice, human rights, freedom of expression without fear, at the ease of all, irrespective of political affiliations.
Dr Yunus sought help of all to achieve the goal, hoping that "Nothing is impossible for our student body if we stay united, stay away from destructive activities."
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