PM vows to continue fight against terrorism

DHAKA, July 14 (BSS)-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her government's firm determination of combating terrorism and said Bangladesh will continue its fight to root out terrorism from its soil though the menace is now not a problem of any individual country, but a global phenomenon.

She said all countries should make their joint efforts and extend helping hand to each other to defeat terrorism from the globe to establish a peaceful society.

Sheikh Hasina said this when non-resident ambassador of Cyprus to Bangladesh Nafisca Chr-krusti called on her at Prime Minister Office (PMO) here today, Prime Minister's Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad said.

The envoy praised the dynamic and sagacious leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and said the world community has acclaimed her (PM) commitment to the people and country and vision for development.

Sheikh Hasina said the people of Bangladesh believe in pacifism and they never indulge them to terrorism. Bangladesh will not allow anybody to use a single inch of its land for terrorism, she said.

The Prime Minister condemned terror attack in the Indian city of Mumbai and said terrorists even carried out grenade attack on her several times including one on August 21, 2004.

The terrorists, she said, exploded bombs in 500 places at the same time in 2005, making Bangladesh known as a state of terrorism and corruption. But, they failed to create a reign of terror and make Bangladesh as their safe haven as the people are very conscious about this.

Sheikh Hasina said her government after assuming power through a free and fair election in 2008, is making relentless efforts to make Bangladesh as a prospective nation.

Reiterating her government's commitment to protect the voting rights of the people, the Prime Minister said the government does not interfere in the activities of the Election Commission, allowing it to work freely and independently.

The Election Commission in Bangladesh is enjoying a complete freedom and it's also strong enough to conduct any election with its own capacity, she said adding the government is working for making the commission more strong and capable.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister and the envoy exchanged views on various matters relating to mutual interests and issues of trade and investment.

The Cypriot envoy extended her gratitude to Bangladesh to for its support on many issues in the international forum.

Prime Minister's Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad and Private Secretary Nazrul Islam Khan were present, among others.

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