Dhaka, Sept. 13 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said democracy must be institutionalised and local government must be strengthened to make democracy stronger.

He made the remarks when administrators of 33 district councils met him at Bangabhaban in the afternoon, President's Press Secretary Md Sarwar Alam told UNB.

Describing local government the biggest strength of democracy, the President instructed the district council administrators to remain active and vigilant to break away from the corruption left behind by the fascist regime.

During the meeting, the district council administrators placed various demands before the President, including enhancement of their status.

Mirza Fakhrul assured them that steps will be...