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Information and Broadcasting Minister Andaleeve Rahman on Wednesday called on people to rise above political affiliations and differences of opinion and work together for the country’s development.
He made the call during his first visit to his Bhola constituency after taking oath and assuming office.
The minister said the previous Awami League government had weakened the country’s economy during its 17-year rule, while Prime Minister Tarique Rahman assumed office at a challenging point in the country’s history.
“We have to overcome this situation. So, rising above party affiliations and differences of opinion, we will take the country forward towards progress,” he said.
Seeking everyone’s cooperation in developing Bhola, Andaleeve said, “We have to advance the development of Bhola together with everyone.”
He said he had not tolerated any irregularities or corruption during his six months as a member of parliament and would maintain the same stance in the future.
“If anyone commits wrongdoing, terrorism, extortion, land grabbing or irregularities using my party or my name, they are not members of my party,” he said, adding that he had never been involved in tender manipulation.
Andaleeve also urged people to submit written complaints to the office of the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) regarding irregularities in the implementation of the TR and Kabikha programmes. He assured that action would be taken against those responsible.
During his visit, the minister was greeted by BNP and Bangladesh Jatiya Party leaders and activists, as well as people from different walks of life.
Later, he received a guard of honour from district police and held a meeting with the deputy commissioner, police superintendent and senior officials of various government departments at his residence in Ukil Para.