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PM addresses nation on the eve of V-Day

Work unitedly to safeguard independence, democracy
Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia yesterday pledged to ensure dal-bhaat' for all and renewed her call to the nation to work unitedly in the spirit
VdeHtaort WaK rirpwt*-' UNB.
"Let us all make a pledge to safeguard the hard earned independence and democracy, remove poverty and build a modern and prosperous Bangladesh," Begum Zia told the nation yesterday evening over Radio and Television on the eve of the Victory Day.
She recalled with respect those who made the supreme sacrifice in ensuring the independence. The emergence of Bangladesh as a sovereign nation ts an unparalleled, memorable event in the history of this subcontinent."
It proved that a united and committed nation could achieve a task seemingly impossible, Begum Zia said. "We have also proved that a united nation can mould its own fate," she added.
The pride of our War of Independence entirely belonged to us. This independence is not a gift by others." the Prime Minister said.
Referring to the demolition
of the centuries old Babri Mosque in India. Begum Zia said It had hurt the religious sentiment and values of the Muslims. She noted with satisfaction that the people in Bangladesh remained calm and maintained communal harmony in the face of all provocations.
The government had strongly condemned the demolition of 450-year-old mosque by extremist Hindu fundamentalists, she said "We have strongly condemned the Incident and demanded to the Indian government for reconstruction of the Babri Mosque.'
The Prime Minister said that a government accountable to the people had been established in the country, "We must protect democracy achieved through sacrifices. I seek your cooperation in our efforts to stabilise the democ racy."
Giving a resume of the achievements of her 21-month-oid government, Begum Zia said per capita Income had Increased to 208 dollars from 170 dollars In 1990. Inflation rate is down to 4.5 per cent. Foreign exchange reserve surpassed all record. Food production set a record this year. Export earning is expected to exceed the target.
She said development works, Including construction of the infrastructure, continued unhindered. Extensive programme lias ben taken up for expansion of the communication system. All these measures are earning confidence of foreign investors. We are preparing to face the challenges of the 21st century.
Begum Zia said her government was going ahead with Implementation of the pledges It had given to the people and already achieved a considerable success.
"Parliamentary democracy has been established In the country. Freedom of the press and unfettered right to speech have been ensured The Judi clary is now Independent'
The Prime Minister said that appropriate steps had also been taken to free the econ omy from ruination, mdlsci pllnc and corruption