Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that she will never bow down to any foreign pressure. No pressure can pressure him. Because his strength is the people. He also reiterated that the next general election will be held in a free and fair manner. The Prime Minister said these things in response to a question at a press conference held at Ganabhaban on Monday afternoon about his recent visit to Qatar. The Prime Minister highlighted various aspects of his visit to Qatar. After that, he answered the questions of journalists on politics, the economy, parliamentary elections, and diplomacy. A few days ago some diplomats came to the general secretary of your party. BNP had a meeting with diplomats yesterday (Sunday). They told the diplomats, they will not go to the polls under you. Another question, the Nobel laureate made a statement. In response to whether she is feeling international pressure in the face of the election, the Prime Minister said, ‘You have to keep one thing in mind that there is no such pressure that can put pressure on Sheikh Hasina. Because my strength is only my people. God is above. And father’s hand of blessing is on my head. So we don’t care who is pressured or not. We will do what needs to be done in the interest of the people. There was so much pressure. Before the Padma Bridge, no less pressure was given. We don’t care about that pressure. Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Dr. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina spoke about the open letter given by 40 world leaders about Muhammad Yunus. In the press conference, UNB Secretary Farid Hossain asked, ‘When you were in Qatar, 40 foreign nationals made a statement or appeal, I want to know whether you received it or not. It was also published as an advertisement in the Washington Post. I am expecting your comments about this statement. In the press conference, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina answered the questions of the journalists on various topics including politics, the economy, parliamentary elections, and diplomacy. This is an advertisement. 40 people’s names are used, that’s for our special one. I don’t know what to answer. But I have a question, that is, who is so famous, who is a Nobel Prize winner, why should these 40 people’s names be given to charity? That too in foreign newspapers. Why do you have to give the notification? The Prime Minister commented that according to how many laws there are in the country, everything will and will continue. He said, “Our judiciary is completely independent. We protect workers’ rights. For those who pay taxes properly, there is a separate department, which collects taxes. Now if anyone breaks any law in all these respects or takes away any rights of the workers, there is a labor court to see that. In this case, I have nothing to do as the head of government. So here I am – or why. What more can I say? But I have done the Padma Bridge. I just reminded everyone of this. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has indicated not to hold dialogue with political parties given the upcoming National Assembly elections. Debashish Roy, Associate Special Correspondent of Time Television, asked if it is still being said in the field that you will hold dialogue again. Maybe he will sit with the political parties. Will you give any idea about the plans that Awami League is preparing for the next parliamentary elections with your alliance? In response, the Prime Minister said, ‘With whom will I dialogue? Yes, I did dialogue in the 2018 elections. What is the result? It did nothing but question the election. By giving 700 nominations in 300 seats, they removed themselves from the election by eating money, and then questioned the election. The Prime Minister said, “You are making a mistake, that is not a correct statement. This is an advertisement. 40 people’s names are used, that’s for our special one. I don’t know what to answer. But I have a question, that is, who is so famous, who is a Nobel Prize winner, why should these 40 people’s names be given to charity? That too in foreign newspapers. Why do you have to give notice? Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, “God has given me patience and endurance.” Otherwise, on August 15, the killers of my parents, who tried to kill me with grenade attacks, who tried to kill me with bombs, I am sitting with them only for the sake of the country. Not only that, Khaleda Zia’s younger son died. I went to sympathize with a childless mother. How did you insult me? After so many insults, what is the meeting with them again?’ The Prime Minister said, ‘Can anyone sit and meet with the murderer of your parents? If someone insults you like this, you can? Who can? What I have endured is only for the sake of the country, for the sake of the people; Not for his benefit.” Referring to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s residence, the Prime Minister said, ‘Even then, he is a sick old man… His sister came, brother came, sister’s son-in-law all came and came to me and Rehana (Sheikh Rehana) and requested…. Yes, I suspended her (Khaleda’s) sentence and allowed her to stay at home and receive treatment. What I have done is enough. Those who repeatedly kill us, insult us…. No one has been insulted in the whole country. Still, the one who is getting so much sympathy is only because of me. Otherwise, what is the point of meeting with them? And what powers do they have? There is no power except to terrorize’,
