Bangladesh Awami League does not tolerate any intruder in the party and acts promptly if anyone is found guilty of irregularity and violating organisational disciple, the party’s General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Wednesday.

“We have never tolerated irregularities and will never do so,” Quader said at a press briefing at his residence.

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Describing Awami League as a huge political organization, from the centre to the grassroots, he said that the party takes immediate action if “intruders” are sometimes found to create trouble.  

"We have set the example by taking action not only organizationally but also legally in recent times. The party has been very tough in many cases, including actions taken against Shahed and Papia," he said.

Referring to the strict actions against the party leaders and activists and even the people's representatives for alleged irregularities and corruption, Quader said no ruling party dared to set this type of example before Awami League.

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He said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government and the Awami League have already made clear about their tough stance against irregularities and corruption. There are cases either ongoing or under investigation filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission against many members of the party, he noted.

Quader, also the Roads Transport and Bridges Minister, said the government is giving top priority to the protection of human life considering the fact that the Covid fatality rate in Bangladesh is now higher than in neighbouring India.

He said said that every unit of the Awami League is playing a very active role at this time of Covid crisis and helping people.