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Freedom fighters deserve utmost respect, PM Hasina says

Published: 15:08, 16 July 2024

Freedom fighters deserve utmost respect, PM Hasina says

Staff Correspondent

Highlighting the sacrifices made by freedom fighters in achieving independence, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said they must always be accorded the highest respect, regardless of their affiliation or beliefs.

Speaking at an event at her office on Tuesday, the prime minister said people must keep in mind the call of Bangabandhu, who had urged everyone to fight the enemy with whatever they had. 

“They abandoned their families, parents and everything they had, risking their lives to fight for our victory. Therefore, they deserve the highest respect at all times."

She said she was aware that many freedom fighters might not support her party, the Awami League, and could hold differing opinions. “Regardless of where they stand, it is not a matter of concern for me. What matters is that they sacrificed everything, their lives and blood, and many of them became disabled to secure our country's independence."

"Even if they do not share my views or belong to my party, they are still freedom fighters. To me, every one of them is honoured. We want the people of this country to continue respecting them for generations to come.

"At one time, freedom fighters were neglected. Since I came into office, I have extended all kinds of support to them, so they can proudly say, 'I am a freedom fighter,'" Sheikh Hasina added.

She promised that no one in the country would be neglected, saying that Bangabandhu had wanted to create an exploitation-free society. “He aimed to establish a society free from hunger and poverty. With that vision in mind, we are ensuring that no one in this country is neglected."

"We have ethnic minority communities, people with disabilities and individuals with autism, and we are very empathetic towards them. We are ensuring they have access to all societal benefits and do not fall behind."
 

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