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PM declares war on terror

Tells House that patrons, financiers to be tracked down; asks for steps to form regional taskforce

Staff Correspondent
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government would not hesitate to take the stringent measures to curb militancy in the country.
"I have already directed all ministries and the authorities concerned to find out the militants' patrons, financers and sources of illegal arms and ammunitions to root out militancy," Hasina, also the leader of the House, said in her first question-answer session in the ninth parliament.
It was the previous Awami League government that introduced the prime minister's question-answer session in the seventh parliament
amending the rules of proce dure.
Terming militancy a major problem in the country, the premier said she has already asked the authorities concerned to take necessary steps to form 'South Asian Anti-
terrorism Taskforce' in line with her party's election manifesto for curbing cross-border terrorism.
It will help track down militants and bring them to justice. It will also strengthen cooperation between the police forces and courts of the South Asian nations.
The lawmakers of the ruling AL-led alliance welcomed the premier's replies thumping desks amid boycott by the BNP-led opposition lawmakers who walked out of the House before the proceedings began.
Replying to a query from a lawmaker, the prime minister said she would not hesitate to Che Jaty Star
take actions against any bank or other institutions involved in funding militants.
In a written answer to a query on steps for curbing militancy, Hasina said she has already directed the authorities of religious educational institutions to keep their institutions free from extremism and also asked the intelligence agencies to remain alert against militants.
"Whenever action is taken against militants, it is described as an attack on Islam. But it is not right. The militants have no religion and operate beyond boundaries," she said.
"Tough actions must be taken against militants as they act against humanity and religion,' Hasina said.
In reply to a question from a lawmaker, Hasina said her government will deal with the administration and politicians in whatever way it takes to fulfil people's expectations.
While answering a query on stamping out corruption from educational institutions, the premier said her government would take all necessary steps to check corruption and irregular-itiesin the education sector.
"I shall not hesitate to take the necessary steps to keep the department free from politicisation and ensure that competent people can work there." she said.
Hasina said she will be sincere in solving the problems that the teachers face.
The premier said they have taken projects to give stipends to 10 percent of the poor male students. Besides, all female
students from class VI to HSC level will receive stipends in addition to free education up to degree level.
Hasina also told the House that IT-based programmeshave been taken to modernise the education system.
The prime minister said 40,000 new classrooms will be constructed and 45,000 teachers will also be appointed.
EMPLOYMENT
GUARANTEE SCHEME
In reply to a query, the premier said her government will enact Employment Guarantee Scheme Act to fulfil the grand alliance's election pledge of providing job to at least one capable person of every family.
Hasina said she had already collected papers on such schemes run in many countries and a committee has been workingonit.
The prime minister said her government will give special allocations in the next budget for creating employment in the country.
Hasina said her government is considering the possible ways to reopen the mills and factories closed during the tenure of the four-party coalition government.
While answering to another query, she told die House that she talked to the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) chairman about how the Uttara EPZ and other industries can resume production.
The premier also said her government will ensure that fertiliser, seeds and other agricultural implements are available to the farmers.