President urges parties to make joint efforts to build a secure Bangladesh

President Mohammed Shahabuddin called upon all political parties on Thursday to work with a common purpose to build a secure Bangladesh for future generations.

"The members of parliament (MPs) from both the treasury bench and opposition are accountable to the nation for national progress and development . . . If we work together in unison and with a common purpose, we shall be able to build a secure Bangladesh for future generations," he said.

The Head of State said this while delivering his speech at the maiden session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) on the day, reports BSS.

Noting that the sustainable development cannot be achieved without the political and economic empowerment of the people, the President said the government is, therefore, committed to ensure the establishment and practice of democratic rights in every aspect of state governance.

He said despite inheriting a fragile economic situation, the incumbent government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is moving forward with determination to build a just, humane, self-reliant and democratic Bangladesh.

Stating that the newly formed Government faces formidable challenges, particularly in the areas of poverty alleviation, combating corruption and maintaining law and order, Mohammed Shahabuddin said the path ahead may be difficult, yet with genuine political will, no obstacle

is insurmountable.