Hasina for JS polls first

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Former prime minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina, now in Washington, called for parliament election before other polls to restore democracy in the country.

Addressing a meeting marking the 59th founding anniversary of the Awami League in the US capital, she asked her party men to foil all conspiracies and ensure victory in the parliamentary polls.

Hasina said Awami League was born for establishing democracy and the rights of the people, according to a message received in Dhaka yesterday.

In reply to a question from the workers, she said, “I’ve no reservation about anyone. I want to work together with all to build Bangladesh so that it can be a middle-income country by 2020.”

Recalling her return to Bangladesh from America last year despite restrictions, Hasina said she took all risks and returned to the country for restoration of democracy.

About her interim release from prison for treatment abroad, the AL chief said she was freed due to unity of the party in the face of all “conspiracies”.

Expressing her gratitude to party leaders and workers for her release, Hasina said Awami League repeatedly came under attack as it speaks for the people. “Awami League has proved how to face the challenges by maintaining unity in an adverse situation.”

Hasina, who had run the country from 1996 to 2001, said people got rice at Tk 10 per kg and lived in happiness during her rule. “But, people had to face disastrous situation as the Awami League did not return to power. As a result, the country faced a setback.”

The meeting was held at the residence of Awami League US chapter President Prof Khalid Hasan. Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, US Awami League leaders Abdus Sobhan Golap, Keramat Ali, Chandan Dutta, Joseph Kennedy Gomez, Abdullah Liton, Haji Liton, Abdur Rahim Badsha and Haji Modasser Mia and leaders of the party’s front organisations were present.

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