PM seeks people’s help to fight militancy

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought people's cooperation to fight against militancy and terrorism for maintaining peaceful atmosphere in the country.

Speaking at the parliament, she said: "We are taking actions against terrorism and militancy so that peaceful atmosphere prevails in the country. We seek cooperation of the countrymen to this end."

Industries Minister and senior Awami League leader Amir Hossain Amu initiated the unscheduled discussion marking the 67th founding anniversary of Bangladesh Awami League.

PM Hasina, also the leader of the House, said there are elements who always orchestrate conspiracies. "But we will have to move forward to build Sonar Bangla as dreamt by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman."

The premier said Bangladesh Awami League, the oldest political party of the country, established democracy and led the nation towards gradual socio-economic development.

The PM also sought support and prayer of country's people for further advancing Bangladesh by building a hunger and poverty-free "Sonar Bangla".