Dhaka, March 12 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday emphasised the need for firm control of corruption and improvement of law and order to successfully implement the government's reform agenda and strengthen democratic governance in the country.

The President said this while delivering the inaugural address on the first day of the new parliament, in line with constitutional practice.

He said the popular uprising of 2024 sought to bring about the fall of fascism and establish a democratic state and society based on justice and equity, where the government would remain accountable to the people through their direct vote.

President's Speech at JS: Govt committed to democracy, corruption control and economic transformation

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