Govt will establish liberal democratic state system to promote data, science: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spoke on the Ekushey Padak-2026 distribution ceremony on the Osmani Memorial Auditorium this morning. Photo: PMO
DHAKA, Feb 26, 2026 (BSS) – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the present day stated the present authorities will work to establish a liberal democratic state system with ethical requirements and dignity in order that the nation can transfer ahead in all branches of information and science, together with schooling, literature, arts, science and expertise.
“I believe that politicizing education, research, arts and literature is never a sign of a civilized society,” he stated.
Tarique Rahman made the remarks whereas addressing the Ekushey Padak-2026 distribution ceremony on the Osmani Memorial Auditorium right here this morning.
“The current democratic government will work to establish a liberal democratic state system with moral standards and dignity so that the country can move forward in all branches of knowledge and science, including education, literature, arts, science and technology,” he stated.
In this journey, steering from the nation’s distinguished people is extremely anticipated, the premier added.
Although politicians are entrusted with the accountability of working the state, he stated that as a political employee he believed that realized and distinguished people play a guiding function.
The better the variety of achieved individuals in a state and society, the extra enlightened that society turns into by way of prosperity and ethical requirements, the premier added.
Therefore, the state honors realized and distinguished people for its personal want, he stated, including, from this realization, the proclaimer of independence Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman had launched the Ekushey Padak for the primary time in impartial Bangladesh.
Noting that the Ekushey Padak just isn’t merely a medal, the Prime Minister stated by means of this award, from the 1952 Language Movement to the current, the historic occasions of Bangladesh are remembered.
At the identical time, it introduces most of the people to these distinguished people who’ve enriched themselves, the state and society by means of schooling, literature, arts, analysis and apply, he added.