Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has received an award given to Bangladesh for its stellar performance in fighting poverty by the International Organisation for South-South Cooperation (IOSSC).
Ambassador Francis Lorenzo, president of IOSSC, handed over the award to the Bangladesh premier at a function in New York on Monday, according to UNB.
Haisna dedicated the award to the people of the country.
PM’s Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad told reporters that she had thanked the IOSSC for recognising Bangladesh’s achievement in reducing poverty.
“I proudly accept the award as recognition of Bangladesh’s efforts, and efforts of the developing countries from the global south that are fighting to eliminate poverty,” Azad quoted Hasina as saying.
Appreciating the continued support of Ambassador Lorenzo to the cause, Hasina said: “The award will inspire us to work harder to win the war against poverty.”
Recognising the valuable support of development partners like the World Bank, the UN agencies and other international bodies, she said: “Their greater involvement in terms of financial resources and technological support would enable us to overcome poverty.”
Hasina also highlighted her government’s achievements in other fields.
“We have been implementing various activities for which Bangladesh has been able to make its place at the global stage as a dignified nation,” Hasina said.
