She was responding to a question during the question-answer session.
After returning to power, Hasina said, the Awami League government took a ‘zero-tolerance’ policy against militancy. “Bangladesh is now considered as a ‘role model’ in eliminating militancy through effective steps and planning,” she said.
Elaborating various steps of her government and their implementation, she said militancy is now under control in the
country.
“Peace, discipline and stability are prevailing in every corner of society,” Hasina said, adding that the steps taken by the government against militancy will continue.
“Our government has always taken stern action against terrorism and militancy and would continue to curb the twin demons with an iron hand ... there would be no place of terrorism and militancy on the soil of Bangladesh,” she said.
The premier said her government wants to create such an atmosphere where the people of all faiths would live freely. “The religion is an affair of individuals, while festivals are for all. We always maintain and perform it,” she said.
She said the government wants peace, prosperity and
development.
“We want development in such a way that all people irrespective of caste, creed and religion will get the benefit,” she said.
