DHAKA, March 26, 2022 (BSS) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today greeted the

freedom fighters (FFs) of the country on the occasion of the Independence and
National Day.

As in the past, the premier sent flowers, fruits and sweetmeats to the war-
wounded freedom fighters and members of the martyred families at Martyred and
War-wounded Freedom Fighters' Rehabilitation Centre (Muktijoddha Tower-1) on
Gaznavi Road in the capital's Mohammadpur area as a mark of her good wishes
for them.

Prime Minister's Assistant Private Secretary (APS)-2 Gazi Hafizur Rahman Liku
and Assistant Press Secretary ABM Sarwer-E-Alom Sarker handed over the items
to them.

According to a media release of the prime minister's press wing, the war-
wounded FFs and members of the martyred families thanked and expressed their
gratitude to the premier for remembering them on every National Day and
festivals like the Independence Day, the Victory Day, Eid and Pahela
Boishakh.

The freedom fighters expressed satisfaction over the country's irresistible
progress under the leadership of the eldest daughter of Father of the Nation
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

 They specifically mentioned that the welfare of the country's people is
ensured as well as the freedom fighters and their families are remained well
when the government led by Awami League, which believes in the spirit of the
great Liberation War, is in power.

They also expressed their gratitude to the prime minister for providing
increased allowances and accommodation to the freedom fighters.

They said the freedom fighters thought that under the leadership of Sheikh
Hasina, Bangladesh will one day stand head high before the world as a
poverty-free, prosperous and self-respecting "Golden Bangladesh" as dreamt by
Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

They also wished the prime minister's good health and long life.