Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the highest honor should be given to the brave freedom fighters. He said that brave freedom fighters risked their lives and fought on the call of the father of the nation. They have secured victory by defeating the enemy by leaving the illusion of family, relatives and parents.
The Prime Minister said these things at the awarding ceremony of the selected fellows of ‘Prime Minister Fellowship 2024-25’ at the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday (July 16) afternoon.
Sheikh Hasina said, the sons and daughters of our country are the most talented. They have to create opportunities. That is our duty. We want to provide that opportunity. That’s why I started the fellowship.
He said, I have specified the year 2021 to 2041. We will build a smart Bangladesh in 2041. Our manpower will be smart manpower. We have to keep pace with the world.
The Prime Minister said that the brave freedom fighters left the illusion of their lives and ran away with everything they had. Their sacrifice ensured our victory. They should always be given the highest respect. I know maybe many people are not in support of our party. Other places have gone or many may have many things. Where it goes is not my concern. My opinion is that they sacrificed their utmost and defeated the enemy and brought victory. In that case, I think their honor will be the highest.
Sheikh Hasina said, they were always neglected. Since I came to the government, I have given them all kinds of support. They are proud to say that I am a freedom fighter. May not agree with my opinion, may not be in my group. Still he is a freedom fighter. Everyone respects me. We want the people of this country to give that honor for ages.
Adviser on education and culture of the Prime Minister also spoke at the event. Kamal Abdul Nasser Chowdhury and Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister. Tofazzal Hossain Mia.