Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has pledged not to bow down to anyone by reiterating her determination to move the country forward. He said, as long as there is life in the body, he will work to remove the garbage.
He said this in an event at the Prime Minister’s office on Sunday (June 11).
In the event, poet Sukanta Bhattacharya recited a few lines of the poem ‘Chharapatra’ and said, ‘As long as there is life in the body, I will remove the garbage with my life, I will make this world habitable for children, this is my promise to the newborn. I said in the language of the poet Sukanta. ‘
We have to remember that we will take the country forward. Bangladesh, the Bengali nation will continue to hold its head high in the world court. With self-respect, will continue with self-respect. I will not bow to anyone. This is our promise. ‘
Inauguration of ‘Stipend and Tuition Fee Distribution Program’ at the Prime Minister’s Office among poor and meritorious students from secondary to graduation and equivalent level; The best meritorious award of ‘Bangabandhu Creative Talent Search-2023’ and ‘Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Scholar Award-2022’ was organized.
The Prime Minister addressed the students who came to the program and said, ‘My advice to the little goldsmiths is to always keep in mind that we are the victorious nation in the liberation war. We do not bow down to anyone. We walk with our heads held high, we will walk with our heads held high. Today, Bangladesh is a role model of development to the world, so we can also show the way. Our talented children will take the country forward. ‘
At this time, he asked the students present in Shapla Hall of the Prime Minister’s office, can’t they? The students expressed their commitment by shouting ‘Parbo’ in unison.
Reminding that the students of today will take the lead of the nation in the future, Sheikh Hasina said to the students, ‘Don’t forget the people of the country. But all for the people. The father of the nation said – Educated brothers, the cost of your education paid by the people is not only to take care of your family. Given that you will work for them, serve them. So people have to serve. Nothing is greater than public service. ‘
Highlighting the need for an educated nation to build a poverty-free country, the head of government said, ‘After independence, the father of the nation used to say one thing; Education is the key tool for poverty alleviation. A nation cannot be freed from poverty without education. Education is the backbone of the nation. The father of the nation said that whatever money is spent on education is an investment. It is not possible to build a poverty-free Bangladesh without an educated nation. That is why today we are taking all our initiatives in this field of education. ‘
Emphasizing on acquiring skills in keeping with the world, the Awami League president said, ‘The world is changing, we have to keep pace with this changing world. Today is the age of technology, age of science, age of research. ‘
Highlighting various creative programs of the government to develop the talent of students, the Prime Minister said, ‘I think that if we give the opportunity to develop the talent of our children. Then no one can ever overtake this country. We will move on. At this time, he also mentioned the various steps taken by the government to make education multifaceted along with the expansion of science and technical education.
Calling for emphasis on research in health, science and technology, he said, “Our research is lagging behind in one area, that is in the field of health.” I emphasize on research in health sciences. We have made considerable progress in agriculture. But I could not do so much in the field of science. ‘
Highlighting the progress and success in various fields in the past years, the Prime Minister said, ‘Since 2009, the democratic process has continued continuously in Bangladesh. This is the first time, this is the first time in the history of 50 years. And because of that, today our country is moving forward on the path of development. ‘
Among others, the Minister of Education spoke at the event. Dipu Moni, Education Deputy Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Naufel. Earlier, Smriti Karmakar, Managing Director of Prime Minister’s Education Assistance Trust gave the welcome address. He said that about 53 lakh 60 thousand students from secondary to graduation (pass) and equivalent level are getting a total of Tk 1200 crore as stipend and tuition fee. These stipends and tuition fees will be disbursed through mobile finance services.
In the event, 15 meritorious students of 6th to 12th class received the award in Bangabandhu Creative Talent Search-2023. 22 students have received the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Scholarship Award-2022 at the postgraduate level. 5 students who received awards at various stages expressed their feelings in the ceremony.
