Politics not a profession to make money: president

Mentioning that politics is not a profession to make money and buy cars, President Abdul Hamid yesterday said it is the responsibility of politicians to create a suitable and progressive political environment in the country.

He made the remarks while addressing a memorial meeting and discussion programme on late Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Humayun Rashid Choudhury.

Speaker Humayun Rashid Choudhury Smrity Parishad organised the programme marking his 92nd birth anniversary at the capital’s Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

Saying the main goal of politics is to ensure welfare of people, Hamid said, “Politics is not a profession by which you can buy cars or make money. But these days it is seen that even small leaders don’t lack money, cars and houses.”

The president went on to say, “One can become a leader overnight in exchange of money or by abusing power but the confidence and trust of people can’t be earned [in that way]. The trust and support of people are needed most for a politician and political party.”

National Coordinator of Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Dr Samanta Lal Sen, delivered the welcome speech, while Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Imran Ahmad was the special guest.

President Hamid handed over a crest to the President of Smrity Parishad, Najibur Rahman, at the event.