President Mohammed Shahabuddin. Photo: PID
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday (30 January) called upon the political parties to carry out non-violent constructive programmes to uphold constitutional rights of the people and democracy in the country.
Polls boycotting parties are staging political programmes fully independently . . . I hope the parties to shun the path of violence, anarchy and conduct non-violent constructive programmes for people`s welfare and democracy, he said.
The head of the state said this while delivering his maiden speech at the first session of the 12th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) this afternoon.
He also suggested the government to show restraint, saying political stability should be maintained to continue this ongoing trend of development in Bangladesh.
"The democracy must have to be shaped institutionally strong and the practice of democracy will have to be spread to the grassroots for permanent and sustainable development," he added.
The president asked all concerned to remain more careful so that no one can create anarchy in the name of movement and harm people`s lives and livelihood anyway.
He underscored the need for reforming the country`s financial sector and taking necessary strict measures against all sorts of corruption.
Mohammed Shahabuddin also urged the people to be more vigilant against all rumors and misinformation and said everyone should have to be more careful about the people`s rights and none, as if, could take away it by hatching conspiracy.
The president called on the ruling and opposition parties to play a constructive role in successful implementation of the dreams and aspirations of transparency, accountability, complete tolerance, consolidated human rights and the rule of law and the progress of the nation.
He said people expect that the country`s political parties will stand by them with a liberal and positive attitude for the smooth ways of democracy and development.
"It is natural that there will be differences in political principles, ideals and opinions . . . But the people don`t expect any disagreement in turning parliament into the focal point of democracy and development," the president noted.
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