Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the countrymen for her party’s victory in the December 30 national elections, pledging that she will continue to serve them for their wellbeing, reports BSS.
“Serving the people is a huge task and I will continue to do it as long as I am alive,” she said when different organisations and individuals greeted her at the Ganabhaban in the capital this afternoon on the occasion of her party’s landslide victory in the 11th parliamentary polls held on Sunday (December 30) .
“My responsibility towards the country and people has increased further after our reelection,” she said and added that she will continue to perform her duties to fulfil the hopes and aspirations of the people.
Officials of Bangladesh Scouts and Girl Guides Association and high civil and military officials as well as retired officials greeted the prime minister by presenting bouquets to her.
Sheikh Hasina said Awami League’s landslide triumph in Sunday’s election was the outcome of coordinated efforts of the people from all classes and professions.