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Education Minister Dipu Moni today underlined the need for concerted efforts of all, including students, teachers and parents to build the country as smart as well as a developed one. 
 
She said, "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is putting her best efforts into building the country as secular and smart, which will be hunger and poverty free." 
 
She also called upon all to cast their votes in favour of "boat", the election symbol of the Awami League (AL), in the upcoming general election to continue the current development spree of the country. 
Dr Dipu Moni said this while addressing as the chief guest at a discussion held on Sheikh Hasina University campus here. 
 
The discussion was organised, marking the founding anniversary of the university. 
 
Chaired by vice chancellor of Sheikh Hasina university professor Dr. Golam Kabir, the discussion was addressed, among others, by deputy minister for education Barrister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury, cultural affairs secretary of Bangladesh Awami League (AL) Asim Kumar Ukil, MP, Habiba Rahman Khan Shefali, MP, vice chancellor of National University professor Dr Moshiur Rahman, former senior secretary of prime minister`s office Sajjadul Hasan, additional secretary of ministry of education Anis Mahmud, chairman of Netrakona zila parishad Asit Kumar Sarker Sazal, president of Awami League (AL) Netrakona district unit Advocate Amirul Islam and general secretary of AL Netrakona district unit Advocate Shamsur Rahman Liton.