Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has called for combating drug-addiction, terrorism and militancy for building smart Bangladesh, reports BSS.
"We believe we will attain the goal of building smart Bangladesh as the present generation is very much talented," he said while addressing a mass-gathering in the capital on Wednesday afternoon as the chief guest.
The minister said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is working relentlessly for building smart Bangladesh by 2041 as she has already built Digital Bangladesh.
District police organized the rally against drug-addiction, terrorism and militancy at Baneshwar Government Degree College playground under Puthiya Upazila.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam, Prof Monsur Rahman, MP, Ayen Uddin, MP, Adiba Anjum Mita, MP, and Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun addressed the meeting with Deputy Inspector General of Police Abdul Baten in the chair.
Asaduzzaman said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has declared zero tolerance against drug-addiction, terrorism and militancy.
"We have combated terrorism and militancy to a greater extent. Now we have to eradicate drug addiction along with its illicit trafficking and trading," he added.
The minister said forging social resistance against abuse of drugs can be the best way of protecting the young generation from drug-addiction.
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