‘From today, let our only mission be nation-building and state reconstruction’

Calling upon the country’s people to take a vow to rebuild the nation, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said the government wants to make realistic and effective plans to move Bangladesh forward.

“From today, let our only mission be nation-building and state reconstruction. Let this be our commitment,” he said while addressing a rally after inaugurating the re-excavation of historic Khorddo Khal canal in Shahrasti upazila of Chandpur.

“Our goal is one and our purpose is one. We do not just want to dream; we want to implement plans that will benefit the country’s people, move the nation forward and change people’s fate,” he said.

Referring to the canal re-excavation programme, Tarique said the initiative had originally been started 48 years ago by his father and former president Ziaur Rahman. “Let us all pledge to move the country forward.”

“If this canal is not excavated, our farmer brothers will not get water. Once the canal is re-excavated, they will benefit,” he said.

Tarique said Bangladesh could become a dignified nation in the world if the country’s 20 crore people work together hand in hand.

The PM also said his government would gradually implement the promises made to people before the election.

“BNP always tries to fulfil the commitments it makes to people whenever it is in office,” he said.

Education Minister Anam Ehsanul Haque Milon, Disaster Management Minister Asadul Habib Dulu and local leaders were present on the occasion.

Later, the PM also inaugurated the re-excavation of Bishwo Khal near Ghosher Hat in Chandpur Sadar upazila.