Expat remittances play key role in national growth

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The present Parliament unanimously adopted a resolution on March 11, 2017 to observe March 25 as the “Day of Genocide” marking the brutality carried out by the Pakistani Army on the black night of March 25, 1971.

March 26 is a day to remember Bangabandu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, war heroes and their contributions as well as to take oath to realize the spirit of our liberation war which motivated the Bangalee nation to make supreme sacrifices.

This is also an occasion to introduce our new generation to the true history of our War of Liberation.

The government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been working tirelessly to materialize the dream of the Father of the Nation for a secular as well as hunger and poverty-free, prosperous Bangladesh. As a result, Bangladesh is marching forward with a per capita income of $1,466, more than 7.1 percent growth rate and $32 billion of foreign currency reserve.

Today, Bangladesh is a role model to the outer world.

These changes in Bangladesh are toward prosperity and welfare. And, you, my expatriate brothers and sisters are a part of this onward movement.

Today’s remittances worth more than $14.91 billion are the outcome of your love for the motherland as well as your families.

These remittances are contributing significantly to the development pro-