AL seeks permission to hold rally on Victory Day

The Awami League sent a letter to Dhaka divisional commissioner, also the returning officer of the area, for seeking permission to hold a rally to mark Victory Day on Saturday (December 16). According to the letter, the programme would begin at 2pm at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh in Ramna and

AL to hold joint meeting Monday

The ruling Awami League (AL) has called a joint meeting with Dhaka city North and South units and associate organisations on Monday (December 11). The meeting will be held at the AL central office on 23 Bangabandhu Avenue at 4pm. AL General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader will

AL’s seat sharing with 14-party by tomorrow

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said that the seat sharing with the 14-party alliance will be finalized today or tomorrow. Obaidul Quader came up with the information at a press conference held at the Awami League president's political office in Dhanmondi in the capital on Tuesday. He said, "Our meeting with

Hasina meets AL-led14-party alliance members

Awami League (AL) president Sheikh Hasina and head of AL led 14-party alliance is holding a meeting with the members of the alliance at her official Gonobhaban residence in the capital on Monday evening. The meeting began at 6pm. After Maghrib prayer, leaders of the alliance, including Rashed Khan Menon, Hasanul

Independent candidates won’t be expelled from AL: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said they would not expel the party members who submitted their nomination papers for contesting the 12th parliamentary election as independent aspirants. He came up with the announcement at a press conference held at the party president’s political office in Dhanmondi. Quader said BNP

By holding peaceful polls we want to show we keep words: Quader

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said that holding a free, fair and credible election is their goal and by arranging a peaceful election they want to prove that they keep commitment. He said this while replying to a question from journalists at Awami League president’s office in Dhanmondi

AL starts distribution of nomination letters to party candidates

The ruling Awami League on Monday started distribution of nomination letters among party's candidates for the parliamentary elections scheduled for January 7. The letter distribution programme was launched from the party president's political office in Dhanmondi. On Sunday the party unveiled the names of its 298 candidates for the counyry's 12th parliament.

Government can be changed by vote: PM

Awami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought doa (blessing) from the countrymen to hold fair and peaceful election, saying the government can be changed only by vote and elections. "We want the voting rights of the people to continue...and the government will be changed through votes," she

Awami League to start selling nomination forms on Saturday

Awami League will start selling nomination forms for the 12th parliamentary elections from Saturday as the Chief Election Commissioner announced that the national election will be held on January 7. On Friday, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the process by collecting party nomination form online after the meeting of the