Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterated her firm stance against corruption, terrorism, militancy and drug abuse, saying that the drives against these social menaces will have to continue to maintain peace and security in the country, reports BSS.

“We want to free the country from graft, terrorism and militancy and we want to ensure peace and security in the life of the people … we will adopt all work plans in this way,” she said.

The prime minister was addressing the Annual Conference of Bangladesh Administration Service Association (BASA) as the chief guest at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the capital on Thursday (Jul 19).

State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain was present at the function as the special guest, while Cabinet Secretary Muhammad Shafiul Alam spoke.

Ministers, PM’s advisers, parliament members, senior officials and BASA members were present at the function.

Later, the prime minister witnessed a colourful cultural function.