I dedicated my life for countrymen, Hasina tells grand rally
I dedicated my life for the sake of my country people, said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday afternoon.
The Prime Minister came up with comment while addressing a rally at Dhaka’s Suhrawardy Udyan to celebrate the Awami League's landslide victory in the 11th national parliamentary elections.
“My father sacrificed his life for the progress of the country, my mother, family, sacrificed their lives for the country,” said the Premier emotionally.
PM asked the countrymen to come forward and be united to build a hunger free and prosperous country.
UNB adds: Underscoring the need for dedicating the present for the future generation, the Prime Minister said she will present a beautiful society to them.
She also vowed to build Bangladesh as a country free from corruption, drugs and terrorism, and sought cooperation of all in this regard.
Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh will be a developed and prosperous country in the world in 2071 when it will celebrate the centenary of the independence.
She promised to keep the honour of the trust people kept on her even with her blood.
The Prime Minister also said the government will ensure healthcare services for all and employment facilities for the young generation.
She said country's people could cast their votes spontaneously after a long time and thanked them for electing Awami League in the December-30 election.
Sheikh Hasina said her government will work for all irrespective of political affiliations.
"We'll ensure balanced development for all," she said.
Sheikh Hasina also thanked all law enforcement agencies for ensuring the atmosphere for a fair election, and the Election Commission for presenting free election.
She thanked all the political parties which took part in the election.
