DHAKA, Feb 24, 2022 (BSS) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today hoped that

the new generation will forward the country cherishing the ideology of
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as she unveiled the cover of 11 books on
life and works of the Father of the Nation.

  "I believe the new generation will take the country forward being imbued
with the ideology of Bangabandhu," she said.

   The prime minister virtually joined the cover unveiling ceremony of the
books from her official Ganabhaban residence here.

   The National Implementation Committee for the Father of the Nation
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Birth Centenary Celebration organized the
function at the International Mother Language Institute in the city.

  The new generation could know the real history of Bangabandhu, the struggle
for independence and the Liberation War through the 11 books published on
Mujib Borsho, she added.

  "If the publications continue, the people, particularly the new generation,
will know many things about the Liberation War to be patriots and take the
country forward being inspired with Bangabandhu's life and works," she added.

  The premier also handed "Bangabandhu Scholars" scholarship over to 13
students and "Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Quiz" competition award to 100
winners, which were organised marking the Mujib Borsho.

  Sheikh Hasina said attempts were made time and again to erase the name of
the Father of the Nation from the history of the Liberation War and Language
Movement after Bangabandhu's assassination in 1975.

   Even, the history of the Liberation War's victory and Language Movement
had been changed and it continued for 21 years, she said, adding that for
this reason, several generations are deprived of knowing the real history of
the Liberation War.

   "It is the biggest thing that the new generation will know many things
(about the real history of Bangabandhu, the Liberation War and the Language
Movement) through the publications," she continued.   

  The prime minister said the new generation could know Bangabandhu's life-
long dedication to change the fate of the distressed people facing inhuman
torture for 24 years through reading these books.

  Of the 11 books, Sheikh Hasina herself edited the book written on
Bangabandhu titled "Voice of Millions" (Koti Manusher Kanthosar).

  On behalf of the prime minister, Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin
Chaudhury handed over the "Bangabandhu Scholars" scholarship to 13 students
and "Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Quiz" competition award to 10 out of 100
winners.

  The scholarship awardees received a cheque of Tk 3 lakh, crest and a
certificate while the quiz winners got a laptop each.

  Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, Education Minister Dr
Dipu Moni and Convener of the International Publication and Translation Sub
Committee, Prof Dr Fakhrul Alam, spoke at the function.

  Recorded speech of former Finance Minister Dr Abul Maal Abdul Muhith was
broadcast at the function.

   Chief Coordinator of the National Implementation Committee for Father of
the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's 100th Birth Anniversary
Celebration gave a welcome address.

  At the outset of the programme, the theme song of the Mujib Borsho was
played.

   Describing the new generation as the soldiers of the 2041, Sheikh Hasina
said that the new generation will turn the country into a developed one from
the developing nation, in phases.

   She said she had a target to take the country in a dignified position by
2021 and Bangladesh has graduated as a developing nation, adding that now
it's the time for the new generation to pull the country towards prosperity.

  "I want the people of Bangladesh to be advanced in education, knowledge,
science and economy and move across the globe as citizens of a prosperous
nation," she said.

  The prime minister said that the Awami League government has been able to
bring massive changes in the country from 2009 to 2022 through reducing
poverty, improving literacy, and ensuring food and nutrition security.

   About the huge publications on Bangabandhu, Sheikh Hasina said, "I do not
know whether there is any leader in the world after whose name so many songs,
poetries and articles were written (as like Bangabandhu)."

   The prime minister expressed her farm belief that all including the
children, teens and youths can know the real history of the Liberation War
and the Father of the Nation.

  About providing "Bangabandhu Scholars" scholarship, she said likewise
Bangabandhu, her government has given topmost priority on education sectors,
echoing Bangabandhu's remarks that the expenditure of money in education
sector is an investment.

   The prime minister said they have given scholarships to the students, so
they can prepare themselves to cope with the advanced science and technology.

   She assured of extending all necessary support to this end from the Prime
Minister's Education Assistance Trust Fund to continue awarding "Bangabandhu
Scholar" scholarships.

   Regarding "Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Quiz" competition, she advocated for
continuation of such competition so that today's generations can learn more
about the great leader of Bangabandhu.

   The prime minister thanked all concerned to organise such an arrangement,
saying, "Such efforts will awaken youths to grow up with the spirit of
patriotism and sense of responsibility to advance the country."