The newly inducted ministers and state ministers paid their rich tributes to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing wreaths on his portrait in front of the Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi 32 yesterday.
The three ministers are Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, Science and Technology Minister Yafes Osman and Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Nurul Islam BSC. The two new state ministers are Food Minister Nuruzzaman Ahmed and Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim.
Talking to reporters after placing wreaths, the ministers vowed to perform their respective duties and responsibilities with utmost dedication and sincerity to uphold image of the country and its people.
They said they would try their level best to uphold the dignity of the premier particularly the confidence and trust she reposed in them.
“We, as per the directives of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, are working to combat militancy and terrorism, and no militant outfits will be allowed to raise their heads on this holy land,” Asaduzzaman said.
Nurul Islam said combined efforts would be taken to prevent any sorts of human trafficking, while Tarana Halim said: “My relentless efforts will be to build a corruption-free society with the help of the new generation.”
Nuruzzaman vowed to stay alert so his ministry does not face any unwanted situation.
