No objection to movement, won’t stand violence: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government has no objection to any movement by the opposition parties, but no arson violence would be tolerated.

“I never tolerate any arson violence. It can never be accepted. But we’ve no objection to whatever movement or struggle they do,” she said.

The premier said this while addressing the award-giving ceremony of “Bangabandhu Public Administration Award (BPAA)-2023” in the city’s Osmani Memorial Auditorium.

Hasina said no one would be allowed to play ducks and drakes anymore with the fate of the country’s people.

“Keep in mind that the mental enmity has not gone yet from those who did not support us in our great Liberation War. We’re progressing overcoming it,” she said, adding that Bangladesh must continue to advance.

The prime minister asked the admin officials and employees not to be afraid of a little movement and struggle as long as the people remain with her government.

She said she didn’t want to see anyone with a gloomy face, but rather wants to see everyone with a happy and smiling face.

The PM said it is normal that there are problems in life, but the morale and strength are required to overcome the problems. “If we move with this power, Bangladesh inshAllah will move forward. I believe it.”