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Parliament Leader and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, I had to return to the country on May 7, 2007 after overcoming hundreds of obstacles. The caretaker government, even from within the Awami League, was barred from entering the country. Threats were also made that he would be killed at the airport if he arrived in the country.
He said these things in the National Parliament session on Tuesday (May 7). Speaker Dr. Fisheries and Livestock Minister Abdur Rahman started this unscheduled discussion in the session chaired by Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury. Awami League's Organizing Secretary Member of Parliament Ahmed Hossain took part in the discussion raised on the occasion of Awami League president's homecoming after the much-discussed One-Eleven.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said today (May 7) is a unique day in my life, because I returned to the country on that day after overcoming hundreds of obstacles. I was also told on phone by many advisers of the then caretaker government that you will not come, you stay outside, I will do whatever it takes. Some also threatened. It was said that if he returns to Bangladesh, he will be killed at the airport. I said Alhamdulillah, I am in my country but I will come.
The Prime Minister said, “All airlines were prohibited from giving me a boarding pass.” After standing at the airport in America for three hours and quarreling with them, I came to London on British Airways. I was not allowed to board the plane on the day I went to London. That day I vowed that I would return home anyway. Even when I left for the airport, many people told me on the phone that you will not come, in fact they will kill you. I didn't care. However, I am grateful to our Awami League leaders and worker brothers.
Sheikh Hasina said, then it was said that no one should go to the airport. Even from within my team. The secretary of the party then told everyone that he would be expelled if he went to the airport. And none of our leaders and workers can live on the streets. I gave only one message that everyone will stay. We fought guerilla warfare, everyone stay, but stay with the grass, I said you don't come out until my plane lands, until I open the door and get out.
He said, I was told that when I boarded the vehicle, I would be taken to an unknown location. I told the driver to go where people are going, don't go over the flyover. Thousands of people are on the streets. Ignoring the restrictions of some people in my party, the leaders and workers not only welcomed me but also gave me security.
He also said that at that time two people could come to me. Sabina Yasmin is sick, I went out guerilla style. I went to the hospital avoiding the eyes of the police. That day I spoke very harshly, I said who is running the country at that time? The police arrived the next morning. I was arrested and brought to a dirty, abandoned building of the Sangsad Bhavan. I was imprisoned there.
The Prime Minister said, not only on this day, but also in 1983, Mr. Ershad arrested us and took us to Lal Dalan at 30 Hare Road. From there, D was taken to the GFI office for questioning. Mr. Ershad arrested me several more times. Aami Matia Apa, Sahara Apa (no longer) took us three together and kept us in the control room all night. Not only that, I am able to come here today to serve the people after repeatedly arresting direct bullets, bombs and grenades. Now I am only standing, to express gratitude to the people of Bangladesh, to express gratitude to the leaders and workers of the party.
Sheikh Hasina said, I came on May 17, 1981 after 6 years. Then on May 7, 2007 I again ignored everything and came back. Parents taught us to move forward with courage. Working for the people. doing so The people of the country are my only strength and motivation, with that strength I am moving forward. Bangladesh is moving forward, will move forward. And the most important thing is that when I was imprisoned, my younger sister Rehana, she does not play politics, she is not in front but she can do the impossible. Every district, upazila has communicated with all the leaders and workers. He did that while sitting in London.
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