Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the members of Special Security Force (SSF) to be careful so that her contact with general people is not hindered in the name of security.
“We do politics ... general people are the main source of power for us ... you need to keep it in mind that we should not be detached from people,” she said.
Hasina was addressing a function marking the 29th founding anniversary of the SSF at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
She said their politics is for people, not for herself in any way. “It is right you have to ensure my security, but you also have to be careful that I am not isolated from people.”
Hasina said her only aim is to utilise every minute for the development of the country and the welfare of people. “That is why I do not want to waste any working hours, and for that those who work with me have to give extra labour too,” she said. “I feel peace in my mind when our labour and efforts bring good for people.”
She said the more the country will get developed the greater welfare of people will be ensured, and Bangladesh will be recognised as a dignified country on the global stage.
Praising the SSF personnel for their efficiency, devotion, dutifulness, loyalty, professionalism and skills, Hasina hoped that the force will perform their duties with honesty, sincerity and utmost trustworthiness.
Hasina said the security system is now under a challenge as the type and techniques of militant and terrorist activities have changed across the globe with the advent of new technologies and the terrorists can now carry out their operations from any corner of the world.
Under the circumstances, she said, the level of security measures has been increased across the world and her government also ensured various facilities, including digital technology for the SSF to modernise the force as well as enhancing their capability through imparting training, she added.