DHAKA, 18 March, 2021 (TON): While speaking at an event at the National Parade Ground on Wednesday, President Abdul Hamid said that the political situation of the country has reversed rather than progressing as Bangladesh celebrates its 50^th year of independence.

 He said, “We have completed 50 years of independence and have seen many ups and downs in politics. We, however, need to ponder on how much qualitative change has happened in politics. The ideology of politics revolves around the notions that the party is greater than a person and the country is greater than a party. These days, however, politics is stepping backward.”

“A group of people with vested interest has transformed politics into a profession. Politics is not a profession. A person earns a living through their profession while politics is a great platform to work for the welfare of the country and its people.

Therefore, if one considers politics as a profession, they become be oblivious to the welfare of the country and its people but remain fixated with their own family.”

As Bangladesh is celebrating its golden jubilee independence and the birth anniversary of its founder, the country has organized a 10-day event with the theme of 'Mujib Chiranton (Eternal Mujib)’ to commemorate the momentous occasions, where the leaders of four neighboring countries are invited.