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PM Sheikh Hasina Warns Against BNP’s ‘Dark’ Agenda for Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sternly rebuked the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies, accusing them of advocating for the restoration of the caretaker government system not out of genuine concern for fair elections, but rather to plunge the nation back into darkness.
Addressing a gathering at the Dhaka District unit office in Tejgaon to commemorate the 104th birth anniversary of Bangladesh’s founding father, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Prime Minister Hasina reaffirmed her commitment to upholding his vision for a prosperous and just nation.
She emphasized that Bangladesh, under the leadership of Bangabandhu, was destined for progress and empowerment of its citizens, and she pledged to continue working towards realizing this vision.
Questioning the motives behind BNP’s persistent demand for reinstating the caretaker government system for overseeing elections, Prime Minister Hasina pointed out the irony of their stance. She reminded them of their poor performance in the 2008 election, despite the presence of a caretaker government at the time.
Highlighting the achievements of her government, Prime Minister Hasina asserted that under the rule of the Awami League, the needs of the marginalized, including food and shelter, were being met. She reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring that every citizen has access to basic necessities, including housing and land.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Hasina condemned BNP’s apparent disdain for the welfare of the common people, suggesting that their opposition to government initiatives aimed at improving the lives of the less privileged reflected their true intentions.
In conclusion, Prime Minister Hasina reiterated her determination to continue pursuing policies aligned with Bangabandhu’s ideals, while cautioning against attempts to derail the nation’s progress towards prosperity and social justice.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued forecasts of rain or thundershowers for Dhaka, Rangpur, and five other divisions, commencing from 9 am today and extending over the next 24 hours. This weather forecast encompasses Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, and Sylhet divisions, where accompanying gusty or squally winds are anticipated during the rainfall. Additionally, Chattogram division is expected to experience some activity, albeit in fewer places, with the potential for hail in isolated areas.
The BMD bulletin highlights that various areas within these seven divisions may witness significant thunderstorm activity, accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds, with isolated occurrences of hail.
Temperature levels across the nation are projected to remain consistent, both during daytime and at night. Over the past 24-hour period, Rajshahi recorded the highest temperature in the country at 34.7 degrees Celsius, while Sreemangal, Moulvibazar, experienced the lowest temperature at 21.2 degrees Celsius.
Dhaka witnessed the most substantial rainfall, measuring up to 87mm. Residents in the affected divisions are advised to prepare for adverse weather conditions and stay informed about further forecasts from the BMD.
The Jashore Education Board has achieved the highest pass rate of 92.32% among the nine boards in the 2024 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination, according to official data.
Conversely, Sylhet remained at the bottom with a pass rate of 73.35%, continuing its trend from last year when it also recorded the lowest pass rate of 76.06%.
Data from the education board website reveals that the Dhaka board secured a pass rate of 83.92%, while Rajshahi board achieved 89.25%, Cumilla board 79.20%, Barishal board 89.13%, Chattogram board 82.80%, Dinajpur board 78.40%, and Mymensingh board 84.97%.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received the results of this year’s SSC and equivalent examinations. Students have been able to access their results through the official website.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched the 2024 Hajj program (1445 hijri) in Ashkona, the capital, today, May 8th.
Subsequently, she exchanged pleasantries with the Hajj pilgrims at the Ashkona Hajj camp.
The maiden Hajj flight is set to depart from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for Saudi Arabia on Thursday (May 9).
Dedicated Hajj flights will also operate from Chattogram and Sylhet airports, landing at Jeddah and Medina airports.
This year, 85,257 Bangladeshi pilgrims are expected to undertake the holy journey. Among them, 4,562 will be under government management, while 80,695 will be managed privately.
The Hajj is tentatively scheduled for June 15th, contingent upon the moon sighting.
In attendance were Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Muhammad Faruk Khan, Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Atiqur Rahman, Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Religious Affairs Ministry Mohammad Huchamuddin Chowdhury, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan, and president of Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) Shahadat Hossain Taslim.
Religious Affairs Minister Md Faridul Haque Khan chaired the inaugural function, while Religious Affairs Secretary Md A Hamid Zamadder delivered the welcome address.
