The 22nd National Council of Bangladesh's oldest political party Awami League kicked off this morning -- aiming to elect new leadership.
The theme of this year's council is “Development journey under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina with the determination to build a developed, prosperous, and smart Bangladesh of Bangabandhu’s dream”.
Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the council by hoisting the national flag and releasing pigeon, baloons at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan.
AL General Secretary Obaidul Quader accompanied her at the time.
After hoisting the national and party flags, a cultural event was held.
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Obaidul Quader presented the report of general secretary while AL Office Secretary Barrister Biplab Barua presented the death references, which was followed by one-minute silence. AL Publicity and Publication Secretary Dr. Abdus Sobhan Golap conducted the programme.
AL presidium member and reception committee convener Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim delivered the welcome address.
As part of maintaining austerity due to the global economic crisis, the council was arranged in a simple manner. Previous councils were held over two days, but this time, the council go on for one day to minimise costs.
The 21st council of the party was held on December 20-21, 2019.