The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has strengthened
security measures in the capital ahead of the rallies of Awami League and
BNP, scheduled to be held tomorrow, to prevent any untoward incident.
Over 1,500 RAB members have been deployed in the capital to ensure public
safety and prevent vandalism ahead of the political rallies tomorrow,
according to a RAB press release issued today.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina drew ecstatic applauses from the participants of the two-day Global Gateway Forum 2023 in Brussels when she passionately spoke at the opening session highlighting her tireless efforts in achieving landmark economic progress over the last 15 years.
Focusing the struggles within the country during the earlier years of independence, the Bangladesh Prime Minister urged the world leaders to work for peace, according to an article run by a London based online platform.
She said Bangladesh currently has one of the highest GDP growth rates in the world, outstripping the EU, the UK, and the United States, an incredible achievement by any standards.
BRUSSELS: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the global leaders to stop war and restore mutual respect among the nations for ensuring peace and progress.
"Human connectivity is the lifeline for peace and progress. We must put an end to wars, conflicts, and the arms race," she said.
The prime minister came up with the statement while addressing the opening plenary session of the "Global Gateway Forum" conference at the GGF Conference Hall at her Place of Residence here.
She also sought European Union (EU) continued trade preferences for Bangladesh smooth LDC graduation.
Awami League (AL) will start distribution of nomination forms from Thursday among the party aspirants for vying in the by-poll for Patuakhali-1 constituency as per the Election Commission (EC) schedule. The constituency of Jatiya Sangsad (JS) fell vacant at the death of former state minister for Religious Affairs and Patuakhali district unit Awami League president Advocate Shahjahan Mia.