President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Wednesday urged every citizen of the country to resist the evil forces at home and abroad who are creating obstacles in the way of democracy and development.
He made this call during a visit to 'Pabna Diabetic Association' followed by an exchange of views this morning on the third day of his four-day visit to his home district Pabna for the first time as the country’s head of state.
He also called for unitedly resisting all kinds of conspiracies and anarchy surrounding the 12th national election in the last week slated for end this year or first week of January
"The people are the source of all power," the president said adding "We will resist all the evil forces that are creating obstacles in the way of Bangladesh’s progress and will not give them any chance to raise their heads."
Only then, the valiant freedom fighter said, there won’t be no hurdle in building a Bangladesh earned independence with high hopes under the leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Referring to the election, he said, "According to the law, there will be an impartial election under an independent election commission."
The president said, "At present, there is no chance of any election to be held under an unelected government. The national election will be held according to the constitution."
The president requested all political parties to participate in the election resolving their conflicts through negotiation and compromise.
Shahabuddin said "Bangladesh is at the peak of development today. Bangladesh proudly stands with its head high in the comity of nations today as the government has brightened its image and improved the condition of the people."
He said the ongoing democratic development and democracy in the country should be maintained under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Earlier, local MP Ghulam Farooq Prince and president of the association Bebi Islam, a valiant freedom fighter, welcomed the president with flowers on arrival at the Diabetic Society.
He also visited the office of Diabetic Association under Pabna Health Service Hospital and exchanged greetings with the officials and doctors there.
'Lawyers can play big role to ensure good governance'
President Mohammed Shahabuddin also on Wednesday urged lawyers to fulfil their duties to ensure good governance in the country.
He made this call in a views exchange meeting with the lawyers of Pabna District Bar.
"The government wants to ensure good governance in the country... In this regard, lawyers must fulfill their duties properly," he said.
He also said that the current government believes in the rule of law, so the independence of the country's judiciary has been ensured.
Former judge and lawyer Shahabuddin said the independence of the judiciary depends on the collaboration of judges and lawyers.
"If there is a good relationship between lawyers and judges, then the rule of law is ensured," he noted.
Addressing the lawyers, the president said, "Purity is the most needed here. Lawyers cannot assist the bench where corruption taints the society.”
Lawyers not only assist judges in their legal work but also sometimes guide them, he noted.
The president said that laws are introduced for the welfare of common people.
“It is the job of lawyers to present the law beautifully, to give a clear and correct interpretation of the law,” he said.
Pabna District Bar President Advocate Akhtaruzzaman presided over the ceremony.
Earlier, the president unveiled a portrait plaque of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the "Bangabandhu Corner" at the Pabna District and Sessions Judge Court premises.
He visited the District and Sessions Judge Court Museum there. Earlier, when the President reached the court premises, senior judges led by District and Sessions Judge Begum Shamim Ahmed welcomed him with flowers.
The president visited the "Freedom Fighter Shahabuddin Chuppu Amusement Park".
