Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina being handed over a crest by Professor Dr Anisuzzaman at a civic reception accorded to her at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on Friday, over solution to the enclave problem with India and other achievements. — Focus Bangla Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Friday said it is now time to make a vow to take Bangladesh to a new peak of development as the country has to go a long way, reports UNB.
"Bangladesh is moving ahead and will continue to move ahead. It's not a big deal whatever we've achieved so far. We'll have to go far ahead and long way and take Bangladesh to the higher peak of further development. That should be our pledge," she said.
The Prime Minister was addressing a reception hosted to her for her achievements and successes in various fields, including implementation of the Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) with India.
Reasserting that she is not afraid of death, Sheikh Hasina said, "I'll continue to work for the emancipation of this nation ... Bangladesh will continue to move ahead facing all kinds of barriers as well as keeping its head high in the global arena."
Jatiya Nagorik Committee accorded the reception to the Prime Minister at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan. Convener of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee celebrated author Syed Shamsul Huq chaired the programme and made the introductory and closing remarks.
Syed Shamsul Huq presented a boat to the Prime Minister while Emeritus Prof Anisuzzaman read out the citation of Sheikh Hasina and also handed it over to her.
Prof Muntasir Mamun, country's renowned economist Prof Dr Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad, educationist Dr Anupam Sen, mother of a martyr of 1971 Shyamoli Nasrin Chowdhury, Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Atiur Rahman and cultural personality freedom fighter Nasiruddin Yusuf Bachchu spoke on the occasion.
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