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“If the coronavirus reappears on a large scale, we will need a lot of money,” he said. People have to cooperate with us again, we have to try, we have to buy medicines. Maybe we need more doctors, nurses.
“We have to be frugal with that in mind. Exactly what we really need, we shouldn’t spend more money now. That fact needs to be taken into account.”
He spoke on the occasion while attending the delivery of the ‘National Standard’ (National Flag) to various Army battalions via videoconference from Ganobhaban on Sunday.
The Prime Minister highlighted the various initiatives and steps taken by the government to combat the coronavirus.
Highlighting the budget of Tk 5 lakh 8 thousand crore even in the midst of the epidemic, he said: “It was difficult to give this budget. However, we gave. Even then, I said that everyone should be a little more conscious about spending money.
The event was held in Savar Cantonment with Army 1,3,6,7 Engineer Battalion, 11 Veer Ad Hoc Mechanized Battalion, 12 Veer Support Battalion, 13 Veer, 15 Veer Support Battalion, 15 Veer Battalion 59 East Bengal Support Center and the School of Infantry and Tactics (SIANT). National flag).
On behalf of the Prime Minister, the Army Chief of Staff, General Aziz Ahmed, handed over the national flag to the commanders of the units in question.
Noting that the government is working to modernize the armed forces, the Prime Minister called on army officers to carry out their respective functions while maintaining patriotism and the utmost professionalism.
He said: “The army is a symbol of the wealth of the country and the trust and confidence of the people. If an army cannot win the trust of the people, it can never win. Therefore, everyone should have professional skills, be motivated by social and religious values, and lead an honest and prosperous life. You have to fulfill your responsibilities while maintaining patriotism and the utmost professionalism.
“And the people of Bangladesh, they are his relatives. The members of your family. So you have to work for their welfare. “
Commenting on it as a matter of ‘honor and pride’ for any unit to qualify for the national flag, the Prime Minister said: “You have achieved this honor. I hope the trust of the nation remains intact. You will dedicate yourself to the service of the country. Serving the country is the most glorious thing. So you will pay special attention to that. “
The Prime Minister said: “Our flag was won in exchange for the blood of millions of martyrs. This flag is a symbol of freedom, sovereignty, honor and dignity of a nation. It is everyone’s responsibility to protect the quality of this flag. Every soldier and I think all the people, everyone’s responsibility is to protect the dignity of this flag. Because this is our symbol, our freedom, our sovereignty ”.
Noting the important contribution of women members of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Hasina also congratulated them.
He said, “One thing to keep in mind all the time. Our Constitution, the Constitution of the Father of the Nation gave us the gift in just nine months after independence. That constitution gives guidelines for all aspects of the management of a state. Therefore, we will move the country forward by upholding the constitution.
The Prime Minister thanked members of the Army, Navy and Air Force for supporting the people in natural calamities, as well as coming forward with the cooperation of the people to combat the coronavirus epidemic.
Highlighting the foreign policy given by the father of the nation, he said: “Friendship with everyone, not enmity with anyone. That is why we do not want enmity with anyone. Our main objective is the general economic development of the country. The Awami League government is working towards the goal of making Bangladesh a country without hunger, without poverty, developed and prosperous.
Recalling the defense policy formulated by the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1974 to build a strong armed force, the prime minister said that the modernization of the army was underway in light of his far-reaching directives (Bangabandhu).
“I believe that one of our duties is to improve the country. From our freedom, the symbol of sovereignty is our army or armed forces. Its general development is also our responsibility. The world advances. We have to keep pace with the world. And Our armed forces are not limited to our country, we are also contributing to the UN peacekeeping mission.
“We have to work with the armies of different countries of the world. That is why I have always wanted our army or our armed forces to always be an army equipped with the latest technology, well trained in modern education, as the Father of the Nation said in his 1974 defense policy. That’s the way we want to build. “
The Prime Minister also highlighted the various initiatives taken by the government in this regard, commenting that every time the Awami League formed the government, it worked for the development of the armed forces.
Commenting on the “unprecedented progress” made by the government in army training, weaponry, equipment and personnel, he said:
Commenting that Bangladesh has always been ‘dedicated’ to maintaining peace, stability and security in the world, the Prime Minister said: “So when the United Nations wants members of our armed forces, police forces, we are having it. Just because we believe in world peace and allow for a peaceful state in the country … and achieving economic prosperity is our main goal. We are doing our work with that goal in mind. ”
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