Daily Bangla Times: Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has urged the countrymen to continue the democratic process and development.

The Prime Minister made the call while exchanging greetings with a cross section of people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr at her official Ganabhaban residence on Saturday.

“I’m really feel very happy to meet you on the holy day of Eid-ul-Fitr as you people are my near and dear ones and relatives of my soul,” she said, adding that she has got the love and affection of her parents and brothers after losing them on the dreadful night of August 15 in 1975.

The Prime Minister said Bangladesh has got recognition as a developing nation due to continuation of democratic process in the country and stability since 2009.

Bangladesh, she said, has witnessed such a huge socio-economic advancement as the people voted the Awami League to power in 2008, 2014 and 2018 elections consecutively.

“I am expressing my gratitude to Allah and the people of Bangladesh for voting Awami League to power time and again and giving us to serve them,’’ she said.

Sheikh Hasina said she loves the country and its people like a mother, adding that she has been working relentlessly to bring smiles on the faces of the distressed people by changing their fates, giving them a beautiful and improved life by ensuring all the basic needs as envisioned by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.    

The Prime Minister however urged the countrymen to remain alert against the war criminals, corrupts and grenade attackers as they are out to destroy the advancement of Bangladesh.

She also urged all the people including the business community to pay special attention to protect their houses and business establishments.

The Prime Minister said this year's  Eid journey was easy and peaceful due to massive infrastructure development that included roads, highways, bridges, especially the Padma Bridge.

She welcomed the people who went to their native villages to share the joy of Eid with their near and dear ones, saying that people are now enjoying their Eid in villages in a pleasant way as  her government has reached electricity every household.

The Prime Minister urged the people to maintain good relations with neighbours and stand by the poor and needy people.

She also asked her party men to stay beside the people in their needs.