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PM distributes gallantry awards among 675
Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia yesterday called upon the people to sink their petty differences and work unitedly for poverty-alleviation and nation-buildfng activities, reports UNB.
"Come, let us work unitedly for the country and the people. Let us shun our petty differences and boldly march ahead for alleviating poverty and building a self-reliant Bangladesh". Begum Zia said.
The Prime Minister gave the call after distributing gallantry awards to the valiant freedom fighters of the 1971 War of Liberation.
Commemorative coins, engraved with the Images of seven Bir Shreshtha, were
given to the nearest relatives , of the Blr Sreshtha while the 68 Bir Uttam, 175 Bir Bikram and 426 Bir Pratiks were awarded with medals at a function at the North Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban yesterday morning.
The colourful function, broadcast live by Television arid Radio, was attended by members of the cabinet. MPs, freedom fighters and diplomats.
Begum Zia said the War of Liberation had taught us unity. "It's natural to have difference In opinion but we are al) one on the basic question of making Bangladesh prosperous."
The Prime Minister con-
wycd her sincere respect to the freedom fighters who were present and those who could not attend the function. "Those who formally received the awards today represent the millions of Bangladeshis who participated tn the Liberation War", she said.
Begum Zia said the freedom fighters had fought not for medals and awards but "for the independence of the country and freedom of the people". It was with this alm that people from all parts of Bangladesh, including the members of all levels of armed forces, had jumped into the armed struggle, she added.
The Prime Minister mentioned the relentless struggle of the millions, irrespective of caste and creed, which brought about the independence of the country.
"It is an exceptional honour for those who have earned the awards today for their' bravery In the War of Independence, because it is an honour given to them by the people of the country", she said.
The Prime Minister recalled with honour the contributions of great leaders Moulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, Ziaur Rahman, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and General MAG Osmany In the country's liberation.
She also recalled the contributions of the unknown soldiers of the Liberation War and said, "the nation will always remember their sacrifice and bravery with honour and respect".
Begum Zia said the spirit of the liberation War was to establish an independent, sovereign and prosperous democratic country.
Economic emancipation and democracy were the alms with which the Liberation War was started, she said adding that the nation has progressed towards establishing democ racy at all levels.