Govt working to build science, tech-based Bangladesh: PM

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wednesday switching on the newly installed 1000 kilowatt medium wave transmission of Bangladesh Betar. — PID Photo

DHAMRAI, Dec 09 (BSS): Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina has expressed her vow to build a science and technology-based modern Bangladesh free from hunger and poverty by implementing its development goal: "Vision 2021".
"We are working to carry forward the country by using modern technology as well as ensuring balanced development across the country in line with our election pledges," the PM said in a video conference with the local people after inaugurating a newly-installed 1000 kilowatt medium wave transmission of Bangladesh Betar here today.
The PM told the audience who took part in the video conference that it would be possible to generate jobs for the young generation and build Bangladesh a modern one with the optimum use of new generation technology.
Earlier, the PM formally launched the transmission of the state-run Bangladesh Betar by pressing a button at Super Power Transmission Centre here as Information Secretary Dr Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury briefed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina about the transmission, its utility and on the whole installation project.
Information Minister Abul Kalam Azad, local lawmaker and a large number of local people, among others, were present on the occasion.
On her arrival at the venue, the PM unveiled the plaque of the new transmitter and offered a special Munajat there.
Talking to local people who joined the PM in the video conference from at least one kilometre away from the venue, Sheikh Hasina said even after 38 years of attaining independence, the desired goal could not be attained due to absence of uninterrupted democracy.
The PM said the country's development process has been disrupted several times due to grabbing state power through unconstitutional means by vested quarters after the brutal assassination of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
The PM said her government after assuming office through a free, fair and credible December 29 election is working relentlessly to build a self-reliant Bangladesh through implementing its election pledges.
The PM said apart from bringing down the prices of essentials, her government has undertaken various programmes for self-employment of the country's youths.
Sheikh Hasina said her government is implementing various development programmes in district and upazila levels, as it believes in balanced development of the country.
Referring to the judgment of Bangabandhu Murder Trial, Sheikh Hasina said the long-standing hopes and aspirations of people have been fulfilled through the verdict. Besides, the PM said the trial of BDR killing has begun and the killers will be punished.
"We will not patronise any wrong doings and the killers of the brilliant army officers inside BDR Headquarters must be punished," the PM said adding that the BDR carnage had been staged to destabilise the two-month old government.
Referring to various demands of the local people, the PM said the government has a plan to expand Dhaka-Savar Road into a four-lane one and the dredging of Banghshi river.