PM warns teachers against putting pressure on govt

Pointing at recent movements by various sections of teachers to have their demands fulfilled, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Sunday it will not be possible to realise any demand by putting pressure on the government, reports UNB.
"If anyone thinks it's the last year of the government, and we (govt) will fulfil all the demands they're placing that's wrong. I don't care about power. It matters little to me whether I'll be there in power or not," she said.
The Prime Minister was addressing an 'Education Rally' arranged by the National University at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the city. Some 2040 principals of the colleges under National University from across the country joined the rally.
Sheikh Hasina said her government gives the highest importance to education and has taken many steps for the sector since it assumed office in 1996. "Anyone didn't need to go for any movement and place demands in this regard since then.
"You [teachers] can keep trust in Awami League as it didn't deprive anyone of his or her rights and won't do either as long as it's in power. I'll just say nobody can realise anything exerting pressure on us," she added.
The Prime Minister went on saying, "When we're taking the country forward based on a policy, everything can't be realised by creating unnecessary pressure."
Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid also spoke on the occasion, while NU Vice Chancellor Dr Harun-or-Rashid delivered the welcome speech.
Earlier, Sheikh Hasina handed over honorary mementos and prizes to principals of the best seven colleges selected on their performance ranking.
The colleges are Rajshahi Government College, Government Edward College in Pabna, Government Carmichael College in Rangpur, Government Brojomohan College in Barisal, Bogra Government Azizul Haque College, Dhaka Commerce College and Siddheswari Girls' College in Dhaka.