Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday said it will be possible to gradually build the “desired Bangladesh” if people at every level carry out their responsibilities properly.

“We want to take the country to a better place. We all have specific duties and if each of us perform our responsibilities properly from our respective positions, then, InshaAllah, we will be able to gradually build the country we aspire to see,” he said.

The Prime Minister made the remarks while speaking at a reunion and feast organised by “Mrittunjoyee Potchis” at the Zia Colony in the Dhaka Cantonment on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.

He said the government is trying to build the country in line with the hopes and expectations of both soldiers and ordinary people.

“We are trying to gradually shape the country the way soldiers and common people want and expect to see it,” Tarique Rahman said.

He also said the government remains aware of issues related to the welfare and responsibilities of the Army personnel.

Referring to an incident in which the offices of two newspapers – The Daily Star and Prothom Alo – were set on fire in December last year, the Prime Minister said the Army personnel rescued around 18 journalists from the scene, which he said deserved appreciation.

During the visit to the cantonment, Tarique Rahman also shared memories from his childhood and personal life, saying a significant part of his life was closely connected with the area.

After the programme, he exchanged Eid greetings with the Army personnel and later enquired after the living conditions of soldiers staying at the Army Mess.

The Prime Minister also planted a neem sapling on the Army Mess premises and signed the visitors’ book.

Later, after offering Zohr prayers at the mosque inside the mess, he exchanged Eid greetings with the Army officers and soldiers present there.