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ADVISORS-TRIBUTE-BANGABANDHU (with picture)
PM’s advisors pay tribute to Bangabandhu
DHAKA, Jan 15, 2019 (BSS) – Newly appointed advisors of Prime Minister
Shiekh Hasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his portrait in front of
Bangabandhu Memorial at Dhanmondi-32 here.
The five advisors — HT Imam for Political Affairs, Dr Mashiur Rahman for
Economic Affairs, Dr Gowher Rizvi for International Affairs, Dr Tawfiq-e-
Elahi Chowdhury for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Affairs and Major
General (retd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique for Security Affairs — stood in solemn
silence for some time to pay their respect to the architect of the country’s
independence.
Before placing the wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu, HT Imam told
journalists that in carrying out their responsibilities as advisors for the
third consecutive term, they will mainly try to implement the commitments of
AL’s election manifesto.
“We focused on the strength of the youth and prosperity of the country in
our election manifesto and will work on this. Development programmes will be
undertaken simultaneously both at towns and villages,” he said.
While talking about the challenges of the new government, HT Imam said
establishing good governance in all sectors is their major challenge. He
said, adding, corruption, militancy and drug menace must be uprooted
from the society.
Replying to a question, HT Imam said, “Our Prime Minister invited all
political parties for talks. BNP’s demand for a fresh election is
unrealistic. I urge them to accept the reality and help the new government.”
While talking to journalists, Dr Mashiur Rahman stressed on bringing
discipline in the banking sector and taking stern action against loan
defaulters and unethical practices.
The Cabinet Division published a gazette dated January 13 which said that the
Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh appointed the five
advisers under the rule 3B(i) of the Rules of Business, 1996 with portfolio
on January 7.
According to the gazette, the advisors will get the rank, salary and
allowances of a minister.
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