“I feel proud of being the daughter of the father of the nation, not the prime minister … I don’t think about how I will enjoy the post. Sheikh Hasina said the PMO was a very important place for the government, and reminded public servants of their responsibilities. Sheikh Hasina said in an emotionally charged voice: “I don’t think of myself as the premier. “I expect from you that you will consider me as a daughter of Bangabandhu and your near and dear one … I feel proud of that, not of being the prime minister,” she added. Putting emphasis on maintaining the continuity of government, Sheikh Hasina said: “We have completed many development programs as we stayed in government for 10 years at a stretch.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 27, 2018 12:28 UTC