PM for continuation of democracy to sustain country's development

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday stressed the need for the continuation of democracy and stability to maintain the country's ongoing development and progress.

"Pray to Allah so that the country's democracy and stability continue. We have been able to develop the country and transformed it into a developing one as there has been democracy in the country for a longer period," she said.

The Prime Minister said this achievement could not be possible without having continued democracy and stability.

She made the remarks while inaugurating a new office for the officers of the parliament secretariat at the North Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Bhaban by cutting a ribbon.

The Prime Minister reminded all that the trend of democracy is the result of a long struggle, saying, "It hasn't come in a day."

The premier later went around different sections of the office.

Earlier, on her arrival at the venue, JS Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhary received the Prime Minister with a bouquet.

Among others, Deputy Leader of the House Matia Chowdhury, cabinet members, deputy speaker, chief whip, whips, lawmakers and officials concerned were present on the occasion.

Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh witnessed a massive development as her government has been maintained the country's democratic process since 2009.

"Not the parliament only, the entire country has also changed due to having continued democracy," she said.

Source: BSS