SHAHZADPUR (Sirajganj), May 8 (UNB): Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina wondered on Friday how a section of people can support BNP and vote for them although Khaleda Zia and BNP-Jamaat burnt hundreds of people to death in the name of hartal and blockade.
"Khaleda Zia and BNP-Jamaat burnt hundreds of people to death and caused untold sufferings to many in the name of movement. Despite that, how could some people stand in favour of that party (BNP) and vote for them...I don't find any answer to it," she said.
The PM was addressing a function marking the celebration of 154th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore at Shahzadpur Pilot High School Ground.
She also expressed her firm optimism that peace will prevail in the country, as it would be turned into developed one where people would get a better life.
With the foundation laying of the Rabindranath University, the PM expressed the hope that the construction work would start soon and all would extend their cooperation to this end so that the work could be successfully completed.
Health Minister Mohammad Nasim, Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid, PM's Political Affairs Adviser HT Imam, local MP Hasibur Rahman Swapon, spoke on the occasion as special guests chaired by Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor.
Cultural Affairs Acting Secretary Begum Akhtari Momtaz delivered the address of welcome, while Deputy Commissioner of Sirajganj Md Billal Hossain gave the vote of thanks. Emeritus Prof Dr Anisuzzaman gave the 'Rabindra Sarak' address on 'Rabindranath on civilization and crises.'
How one can support BNP
FE Team | Published: May 09, 2015 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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