“Our goal is to take the benefits of independence to the doorstep of the people of Bengal, to advance the country socioeconomically, and to gain a status of dignity in the world as a developed nation," said Hasina. The premier presented the Independence Award to 13 distinguished persons and the representative of an organisation in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the nation. Brigadier General Dr Nurun Nahar Fatema Begum in medical science, Dr Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad in social service, Murtaza Bashir in culture, Hasan Azizul Haque in literature, Professor Dr Hasina Khan in research and training. The government has been presenting Bangladesh’s highest civilian honour to commemorate Independence Day every year since 1977. Nobody has been able to oppress the people of Bangladesh and Inshallah, nobody will ever be able to do so,” said Hasina.

Source: bd News24 March 25, 2019 10:52 UTC