UNB, Sylhet :
Mentioning that the next general election will be held in December next, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday sought vote for ‘boat’, the election symbol of Awami League, to achieve the goal of making Bangladesh a developed and prosperous country.
“Awami League means development…Bangladesh will be developed and prosperous. The people of Bangladesh, both at home and abroad, will move forward with dignity in the global arena. It’s our goal. To achieve the goal, we want vote for ‘boat’ in the next election to be held in December next,” she said.
Formally launching the election campaign here, the Awami League president sought vote while addressing a public rally, arranged by district Awami League, at Sylhet Alia Madrasa Ground in the afternoon.
She urged voters to remain alert against terrorism, militancy and corruption. “There’s no room for terrorism, militancy and corruption on Bangladesh soil.”
Noting that the ‘boat’ symbol brought the country’s independence and showed the path of prosperity, she said the boat is taking Bangladesh towards the path of development.
As in the past, the AL president launched her party’s campaign from Sylhet for the 11th national polls.
Earlier, the Prime Minister offered fateha at the shrines of Hazrat Shahjalal (RA), Hazrat Shah Paran (RA) and Hazrat Gazi Borhan Uddin (RA) in the city.
“When Awami League comes to power, the country sees development. But BNP-Jamaat alliance who are looters, killers and arson attackers know how to destroy,” she said mentioning different development works by the Awami League government.
Sheikh Hasina said BNP indulges in militancy and terrorism when it comes to power. “When Awami League remains in power, Bangladesh earns fame and gets awards. But when the BNP remains in power, Bangladesh is condemned.”
She said BNP and Jamaat resorted to killing and massive vandalism in 2013, 2014 and 2015 and fell huge number trees in the country. “BNP knows only destruction; it doesn’t know to build anything.”
