Action against people involved in irregularities to continue: PM

NEW YORK, Sept 29 (UNB): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said action against people involved in irregularities will continue irrespective of their political affiliations.

"Let me tell you one thing very clearly, if anyone makes money through dishonest way, if that person's dishonesty, indiscipline and irregularities get caught, then whoever that person is, even if that person belongs to my party, our actions will continue against them," she said.

The Prime Minister made the announcement while addressing a civic reception accorded to her at Hotel Marriot Marquis on Saturday. The USA chapter of Awami League organised the programme.

She said her government has taken measures against militancy, terrorism, drugs and corruption.

"[For] those who want to lead their lives in honest way and for their children it becomes hard ... An honest person has to face some difficulties in leading his/her life," she said.

Sheikh Hasina said those who make money through dishonest means could spend their money for highly expensive brands and for lavish life.

"The result of this is, it makes the life of an honest person difficult compared to the dishonest person," she said. In this connection, she said the government has taken the move to remove this disparity from the society.

Sheikh Hasina said the government has given huge fiscal budget and took massive development programmes. But she noted that if every Taka of these development projects was spent properly, then Bangladesh could have developed a lot.

"Now, we've to find out where the loopholes and lapses are and who are affecting (the country) in which way," she said.

She said she had given directives to the concerned authorities to sort out the suspected persons enquiring about their income, their lifestyle and how they lead their lives.

"By this, we'll be able to stamp out corruption and dishonesty and save the society and future generation," she said.

Sheikh Hasina again said the drive against drugs will be continued, because this destroys a family and a country.

"We'll find out those who are involved with this," she said.