DHAKA: After being accorded civic reception for giving services to the country, Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina said it is the countrymen who deserve the recognition.
 
The premier was addressing the reception ceremony accorded by ‘Jatiya Nagorik Committee’ at Suhrawardy Udyan of the city Friday afternoon.

Sheikh Hasina said, “Vested quarters wanted to defeat Bangalees by tarnishing the image of liberation war in the black night of 1975. I returned Bangladesh to restore the country’s reputation. My father loved the country and its fellow citizens from soul. I always follow the path.”

She said, “We formed the government 21 years after 1975 and started implementing the dream of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Awami League assumed power in 2009 for second term getting people’s mandate. So, they deserve the recognition.”

The premier was accorded the civic reception for achievements and successes in various fields including implementation of the Land Boundary Agreement with India.

President of ‘Jatiya Nagorik Committee’ writer Syed Shamsul Haque chaired the program where renowned intellectuals and politicians were present, among others.

The leaders and activists of AL, Juba Lague, Chhatra League and other associated organizations also started thronging the reception venue from noon.

Members of different social and cultural organisations also joined the program.

BDST: 1954 HRS, MAY 29, 2015
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