International organisations forecast that Bangladesh will have the highest economic growth in South Asia in 2020, Hasina said. Construction of the Rooppur Atomic Power Plant never stopped for a single day amid the pandemic,” she said. She urged everyone to follow the health protocols all the time, including during Victory Day celebrations. Also, please wash your hands frequently or use sanitizer.”Her speech comes as Bangladesh prepares to celebrate the 49th anniversary of Victory Day on a limited scale on Wednesday. The government has scaled down the Victory Day celebrations this year, due to the pandemic.

Source: bd News24 December 15, 2020 13:37 UTC