People of Bangladesh can achieve anything

MNA National Desk: Attributing the achievement of Bangladesh’s graduation from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) to a developing one to the people of the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said they can achieve anything.

‘This achievement is the achievement of the people of Bangladesh. I think country’s people are the main source of all power. They can achieve anything,’ she said.

The Prime Minister was addressing a reception accorded to her at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) for this historic achievement

The function was arranged as part of a five-day government programme to celebrate the graduation.

Sheikh Hasina said the achievement is for those who work unitedly and contribute to the country’s development. ‘We’ve to maintain this pace of development. This march must not be stopped,’ she said.

The Prime Minister also unveiled a commemorative stamp and a commemorative note on the occasion.

The UN Secretary General, World Bank chief, ADB chief, USAID chief and JICA chief gave their speeches of appreciation through video messages.

The Committee for Development Policy (CDP) of the United Nations on March 15 last officially declared the eligibility.