
Online Desk
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has
taken a firm stance against political strikes, saying no one will be allowed to
create instability or disrupt public life under the guise of hartal.
He made the remarks while addressing
a public rally at the Jessore Eidgah Maidan, organized by the local unit of the
Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
In his speech, the prime minister
criticized opposition groups, accusing them of continuing to mislead people. He
urged citizens to remain vigilant against such efforts and emphasized that the
era of prolonged disruption in the name of political movement will not be
allowed to return.
Highlighting the government’s
position, he said maintaining peace and stability remains a top priority.
“Public suffering caused by strikes will not be tolerated,” he added.
On development initiatives, he
announced plans to expand the family card program and reopen closed industrial
factories. He also made a significant commitment in the education sector,
stating that the government is working to make education free for girls up to
the undergraduate level.
Referring to past policies, he
mentioned continuing education initiatives introduced during the tenure of
former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
Leaders from the party’s central and local units also spoke at the rally, which was presided over by district BNP president Syed Saberul Haque Sabu. Earlier in the day, the prime minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several development projects in the district.