Diplomats stationed in Dhaka have extolled Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina for her 'able and prudent' leadership and tireless efforts in changing the course of national progress, braving a sea of challenges and setbacks along her way, reports UNB.
Impressed at the overwhelming course of development overseen by Sheikh Hasina, the diplomats and heads of foreign missions in Dhaka came up with the remarks for the Bangladesh Prime Minister terming her a champion of human security.
Taking part in a webinar, organised by Awami League's international Affairs Sub Committee on Saturday night, they also reiterated their commitments to help Sheikh Hasina accomplish Vision 2041, set out by the Bangladesh Prime Minister.
Marking the birthday (Sept 28) of Sheikh Hasina, the webinar was moderated by PM's special assistant Barrister Shah Ali Farhad with Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen as the chief guest.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam, Chairman of International Affairs Sub Committee, Ambassador Muhammad Zamir and Secretary of International Affairs Committee Dr Shammi Ahmed, among others, spoke at the event.
Acting Indian High Commissioner in Bangladesh Bishwadip Dey, referring to the message sent by Indian Prime Minister, said Narendra Modi lauded the social economic transformation that Bangladesh has achieved indeed in recent years.
"Bangladesh has consistently grown at a rate of 7 per cent and despite the pandemic has clogged the growth rate of 5.2 per cent in the last fiscal year -the progress achieved by Bangladesh in social indicators is also remarkable," he said.
"India is a committed development partner of Bangladesh and we look forward to building a shared and prosperous future on the foundation of our shared history, culture and our deep people to people linkages," said the Indian diplomat.
Terming Sheikh Hasina as a champion of human security, Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki said the Bangladesh Prime Minister has been trying to build a society free from hunger and poverty.
Due to her respect to human rights and offering of humanitarian assistances, giving protection to people, she has become a real champion of human security, he said.
Paying tributes to her leadership in taking the bilateral ties between Bangladesh and Japan to a new dimension, the Japanese Ambassador referred to the launching of Big B (The Bay of Bengal Industrial Growth Belt) initiative following exchange of visits between the Premiers which laid the foundation for achieving Vision 2041 that includes infrastructure building, including Dhaka Metro rail.
European Union Ambassador in Bangladesh Rensje Teerink appreciated Sheikh Hasina's intervention during the recently held UNGA and other sideline events saying she has expressed some of major priorities and values that Bangladesh has been defending on international scene.
UN Resident Coordinator in Dhaka Mia Seppo said anyone who meets the Prime Minister and also has the opportunity to listen to her would be struck by her 'incredibly deep knowledge' of Bangladesh.
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