Cox's Bazar, June 14 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said he does not want to transform Bangladesh into another Singapore or Canada, but rather build "a better Bangladesh," stressing that such a goal can only be achieved through collective efforts.

Speaking at an interaction with local civil society members and politicians at Long Beach Hotel in Cox's Bazar at night, he called upon all citizens to work together for the country's development.

"We often heard promises that Bangladesh would be turned into Singapore or Canada. I do not want to make Bangladesh something else. I want to make Bangladesh a little better. If we can make our country a little better, that will be good for all of us," the Prime Minister said.

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