The prime minister stated this at the Swadhinata Padak 2019 (Independence Award 2019)­—where she presented awards—at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, in Dhaka's Agargaon area, on Monday. The prime minister said her government’s efforts will be for all to reap the benefits of independence. After independence, she said, Bangabandhu turned the war-ravaged country into a complete state within three and a half years of his tenure. The prime minister said the Independence Award will inspire the new generation to be imbued with the spirit of patriotism, to carry out their responsibilities toward the nation to take it forward in the future. Sheikh Hasina congratulated the recipients of the Independence Award 2019, saying the government has given the award this year to those personalities who have made immense contributions to independence, as well as the country’s socio-economic advancement.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 25, 2019 08:23 UTC