Bangladesh role model in curbing militancy, says minister

PATUAKHALI, Feb 25 (BSS): Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said here today Bangladesh has become role model for the rest of the world in curbing militancy and terrorism.

"We have become role model for the rest of the world in curbing militancy and terrorism due to successful drives against the menace by the law enforcement agencies especially by the police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)," he said after inaugurating a newly constructed Baufal Thana building here as the chief guest.

"A huge development work has been going on across the country under the dynamic leadership of prime minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina. The AL must be voted to power again to continue the development works," he also said.

Among others, Chief Whip ASM Feroz, MP, director general (DG) of BGB Major General Abul Hossain, deputy inspector general (DIG) of Barisal range police Shafiqul Islam, deputy commissioner Dr Masumur Rahman, Baufal Upazila Chairman Mojibur Rahman and Baufal municipality mayor Ziaul Haque Jewel, were present on the occasion.

Police super of Patuakhali Mainul Hasan presided over the function.