The government is planning to improve the living standards of Biharis trapped in Bangladesh - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has said that her government is planning to give a better life to the Biharis trapped in Bangladesh on humanitarian grounds. Although they chose the citizenship of Pakistan after the independence of Bangladesh.
"We want to see a person as a human being," he said. Maybe they didn’t want to be here, but where would they go now? Their next generation was born in this country. We have to do something for them. "
He was speaking at the inaugural function of Road Infrastructure and Drainage System Construction and Development (Phase-I) of 16 newly constructed wards of Dhaka North City Corporation held at Kanchkura High School Ground, Ward No. 44, Dhaka North City Corporation on Sunday (March 7). .
Sheikh Hasina said, “They wanted to go to Pakistan and take Pakistani citizenship after independence. But Pakistan has never accepted them. "
In this context, he said, “Many organizations have collected huge amount of money for them. But their fate has not changed. "
Sheikh Hasina said, “They are now living in Bangladesh with their children and grandchildren. They are living inhumane lives in a small place in the Geneva camp. "
He said, "Biharis are very hardworking and they are very skilled in handicrafts. For this, I wanted to provide them with better accommodation and use the skills they have in the job; So that they can make a living. ”
He said, “It cannot be done in Dhaka, it needs a convenient and good place. Where there is industry or they have job opportunities. ”
Sheikh Hasina said, "We have to create opportunities for their employment. I want them to have a beautiful human life. "
Criticizing the mentality of the people of the country that life is meaningless if no one has land or flat in the capital Dhaka, Sheikh Hasina said, "Such thoughts must be dispelled from the head."
Commenting on the improvement in the country's communication system, he said, "We are developing rail, road and air links. People can easily return to their homes after finishing their work. We are developing the communication system in a planned way. ”
Sheikh Hasina said she has taken out a part of 10 bighas of land in Gulshan area on her own initiative where a playground will be constructed.
Sheikh Hasina once again urged the people of the country to be aware of the use of electricity and water as the government is giving huge amount of money as subsidy for these utilities.
"We are giving huge subsidies, these are the tax money of all the people. The government is giving subsidies to improve the living standards of the people," he said.
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives. Tajul Islam, Bangladesh Army Chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor. Atiqul Islam was present.
Sheikh Hasina wants the role of marine cadets in extracting marine resources
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the role of Marine Fisheries Academy cadets in using marine resources for sustainable development would help the government in achieving SDG-14.
He said, “The government has taken several steps to achieve the goal of SDG-14 by using marine resources for sustainable development. I hope your role is important in achieving this goal of the government. ”
Sheikh Hasina made the remarks in a virtual speech at the 41st Batch of the Marine Fisheries Academy's "Passing Out Parade of the Year of Mujib" on Sunday (March 8).
He said: "I strongly believe that this knowledge gained through hard work, perseverance and intensive training will help you in your future endeavors. আশা I hope you have already prepared yourself with the knowledge you have acquired to survive in this ever-changing and competitive modern world. . ”
In this context, he said, "The key to career advancement is hard work, punctuality, honesty, efficiency, values and devotion to the country and the nation."
Sheikh Hasina said, "I think that by acquiring these qualities, you will brighten the image of the country by fulfilling your responsibilities in the future workplace."
Referring to the recovery of vast sea areas from India and Myanmar, Sheikh Hasina said, "The Awami League government has laid special emphasis on the Blue Economy and the extraction of resources from the sea has opened a new door for socio-economic development of Bangladesh's growing population."
"I hope that through your active participation, the extraction of marine resources will be further enhanced, which will help the government achieve its Blue Economy goals as well as enrich our economy," he said.
Fisheries and Livestock Minister Sham Rezaul Karim, Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. Mohammad Yamin Chowdhury spoke.
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