Hasina admits failure to meet rising demand for basic needs
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Admitting the government's failure to meet the rising demand for basic needs, the prime minister implored her countrymen to be economic in power, gas and water consumption, reports bdnews24.com.
Hasina said that about 1,000MW had already been added to the national grid, however, the situation seems like 'pouring a mug of water in a desert'.
The prime minister was speaking as chief guest at the oath taking ceremony of the newly elected committee of the Bangladesh Muktijoddha Sangsad at the Army Stadium Wednesday.
"The government is working hard to resolve power, water and gas crises. We will be successful if everyone becomes a little more conscious in consumption."
She reiterated her resolve in holding and completing the war crimes trial during the current tenure of Awami League government.
Regarding the recent incidents of stalking and women's sexual harassment, Hasina said new laws will be formulated with stricter punitive actions if necessary. "No one will be spared."
Portraying the government's measures to preserve the memory of Independence War martyrs, Hasina said the list of freedom fighters, their graves and killing grounds will be conserved in every district.
"I don't want to see the freedom fighters living sub-human life."
She declared free housing for freedom fighters who have no shelters. Special arrangements will be made to provide jobs to their family members as well, she added.
Special guest at the occasion, Awami League general secretary and local government minister, Syed Ashraful Islam, urged the freedom fighters to help the government complete the war crimes trial successfully.
Comilla district commander of the association, Shafiul Ahmed Babul, demanded identity cards and higher allowances for freedom fighters.
Hasina said that about 1,000MW had already been added to the national grid, however, the situation seems like 'pouring a mug of water in a desert'.
The prime minister was speaking as chief guest at the oath taking ceremony of the newly elected committee of the Bangladesh Muktijoddha Sangsad at the Army Stadium Wednesday.
"The government is working hard to resolve power, water and gas crises. We will be successful if everyone becomes a little more conscious in consumption."
She reiterated her resolve in holding and completing the war crimes trial during the current tenure of Awami League government.
Regarding the recent incidents of stalking and women's sexual harassment, Hasina said new laws will be formulated with stricter punitive actions if necessary. "No one will be spared."
Portraying the government's measures to preserve the memory of Independence War martyrs, Hasina said the list of freedom fighters, their graves and killing grounds will be conserved in every district.
"I don't want to see the freedom fighters living sub-human life."
She declared free housing for freedom fighters who have no shelters. Special arrangements will be made to provide jobs to their family members as well, she added.
Special guest at the occasion, Awami League general secretary and local government minister, Syed Ashraful Islam, urged the freedom fighters to help the government complete the war crimes trial successfully.
Comilla district commander of the association, Shafiul Ahmed Babul, demanded identity cards and higher allowances for freedom fighters.