bdnews24.com :
Awami League General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam has claimed that Juba League is the ‘best political organisation’ for Bangladeshi youths.
He stated this while addressing a programme organised to mark the 42nd founding anniversary of the ruling party’s youth wing in Chittagong City on Saturday. Recalling how Juba League came into being 42 years ago, Ashraf said the youths wanted to leave Chhatra League, the party’s student wing, and join the next stage of politics after Bangladesh became independent.
“But we didn’t have any youth organisation. Then Juba League founder Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni proposed forming of Juba League. I was Chhatra League’s assistant organising secretary at that time.” There were internal differences over the proposal to form Juba League, he said. “Questions were raised about Chhatra League’s future position. But we discussed it and subsequently Juba League was founded.” “Over the years, Juba League has become the best organisation for Bangladesh’s youths.” However, LGRD Minister Ashraf’s claim contradicts the Juba League’s controversial activities over the past years.
Juba League leaders and activists have been accused of causing internal strife, influencing tender bids, among others across the country.
In September last year, a child was killed during clashes and gunfight between two factions of Juba League in Chittagong over a tender bid.
