CG's ultimate goal is to give sustainable foundation to democracy: CA
Wednesday, 13 February 2008
GAZIPUR, Feb 12 (UNB): Chief Adviser (CA) Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed Tuesday said the ultimate goal of the caretaker government is to give a sustainable foundation to democracy to flourish in the country in long term.
"The government is taking all necessary steps to hold free and fair election within this year. We've taken multi-dimensional initiative also in social uplift and people's welfare."
Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed made the observation while speaking at the 28th National Assembly-2008 of Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) at the parade ground of Ansar-VDP Academy in Gazipur Tuesday.
Dr Fakhruddin said so far, it has not been possible to establish a self-reliant prosperous Bangladesh for lack of proper distribution of resources and dedicated initiative.
The Chief Adviser gave a four-point directive to all members of VDP for playing a more vibrant and effective role in building up the country.
As per the directives, Ansar-VDP will have to be more sincere in preventing crimes and ensuring security in economic activities at the grassroots level, as they have scope and opportunity to make more contributions in establishing good governance at grassroots level and establishing reliable and cordial relations with the people and the government.
The directives also include ensuring security of public life through strengthening the local government and building up the Ansar-VDP as a well-knit force for alleviating poverty, expansion of social security network and intensifying efforts to involve members of Ansar-VDP more effectively in facing disaster.
Dr Fakhruddin said all citizens of the country would have to make best efforts from their respective positions to turn the beloved motherland into a modern and developed country.
Presently, about 300,000 Ansars are playing courageous role for ensuring security of life and property at airports, seaports, industries and other important establishments, he said.
The Chief Adviser said the VDP, apart from helping to maintain law and order for last 32 years, are investing voluntary labour for self-development and accelerating the rural economy.
He expressed his firm belief that over 4.3 million trained male and female members of VDP can launch revolution in the field of socio-economic development in 80,000 villages of Bangladesh.
He said that Ansars after passing nearly 60 years and the VDP completing 32 years today have turned into matured forces.
Before addressing the function, the Chief Adviser distributed Bangladesh Ansar Padak (Award), Rashtrapati (President) Ansar Padak, Bangladesh VDP Padak and Rashtrapati VDP Padak among Ansars and VDP members for their heroic role in curbing terrorism, crimes and in maintaining law and order as well as outstanding contributions in socio-economic development.
Earlier, a parade by members of Battalion Ansars, general Ansars, VDP and Town Defence Party, both male and female members, gave a guard of honour to the Chief Adviser at the parade ground. The Chief Adviser inspected the parade from on board an open jeep.
The joint parade in a splendid march past gave salute to the Chief Adviser who took salute from a decorated podium.
Later, Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin witnessed a colourful cultural event presented by the male and female members of Ansars and VDP at the Academy premises.
Earlier, on arrival at the venue, Home Affairs Adviser Maj Gen (retd) MA Matin and DG Ansar-VDP Maj Gen Abdul Hafiz welcomed and received the Chief Adviser.
Rank and file of Ansar-VDP, distinguished personalities and senior civil and military officials were present at the function.
"The government is taking all necessary steps to hold free and fair election within this year. We've taken multi-dimensional initiative also in social uplift and people's welfare."
Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed made the observation while speaking at the 28th National Assembly-2008 of Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) at the parade ground of Ansar-VDP Academy in Gazipur Tuesday.
Dr Fakhruddin said so far, it has not been possible to establish a self-reliant prosperous Bangladesh for lack of proper distribution of resources and dedicated initiative.
The Chief Adviser gave a four-point directive to all members of VDP for playing a more vibrant and effective role in building up the country.
As per the directives, Ansar-VDP will have to be more sincere in preventing crimes and ensuring security in economic activities at the grassroots level, as they have scope and opportunity to make more contributions in establishing good governance at grassroots level and establishing reliable and cordial relations with the people and the government.
The directives also include ensuring security of public life through strengthening the local government and building up the Ansar-VDP as a well-knit force for alleviating poverty, expansion of social security network and intensifying efforts to involve members of Ansar-VDP more effectively in facing disaster.
Dr Fakhruddin said all citizens of the country would have to make best efforts from their respective positions to turn the beloved motherland into a modern and developed country.
Presently, about 300,000 Ansars are playing courageous role for ensuring security of life and property at airports, seaports, industries and other important establishments, he said.
The Chief Adviser said the VDP, apart from helping to maintain law and order for last 32 years, are investing voluntary labour for self-development and accelerating the rural economy.
He expressed his firm belief that over 4.3 million trained male and female members of VDP can launch revolution in the field of socio-economic development in 80,000 villages of Bangladesh.
He said that Ansars after passing nearly 60 years and the VDP completing 32 years today have turned into matured forces.
Before addressing the function, the Chief Adviser distributed Bangladesh Ansar Padak (Award), Rashtrapati (President) Ansar Padak, Bangladesh VDP Padak and Rashtrapati VDP Padak among Ansars and VDP members for their heroic role in curbing terrorism, crimes and in maintaining law and order as well as outstanding contributions in socio-economic development.
Earlier, a parade by members of Battalion Ansars, general Ansars, VDP and Town Defence Party, both male and female members, gave a guard of honour to the Chief Adviser at the parade ground. The Chief Adviser inspected the parade from on board an open jeep.
The joint parade in a splendid march past gave salute to the Chief Adviser who took salute from a decorated podium.
Later, Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin witnessed a colourful cultural event presented by the male and female members of Ansars and VDP at the Academy premises.
Earlier, on arrival at the venue, Home Affairs Adviser Maj Gen (retd) MA Matin and DG Ansar-VDP Maj Gen Abdul Hafiz welcomed and received the Chief Adviser.
Rank and file of Ansar-VDP, distinguished personalities and senior civil and military officials were present at the function.