Sheikh Hasina unveiling AL’s 21-point manifesto

Sheikh Hasina unveiling AL’s 21-point manifesto

Dhaka, Dec 18 (Just News) : Prime Minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina is unveiling the party’s 21-point manifesto with the slogan ‘Bangladesh on the march towards prosperity’ ahead of the 11th national election slated for December 30.

She started announcing the election manifesto at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel at 10:00am, reports the UNB.

‘My Village-My Town’

The two main pledges Awami League include in its manifesto are ‘My Village-My Town’ and ‘Power of Youth-progress of Bangladesh.’

Focusing on youth

Awami League is focusing on youth giving priority to balanced development of the country, quality education and employment opportunities for youth.

The Awami League sub-committee on its election manifesto, headed by its Presidium member Abdur Razzaque, was assigned to finalise its draft manifesto encompassing issues relating to economic growth and human resource development as its plans to return to power for the third consecutive time.

Other members of the committee included Prime Minister’s Economic Affairs Adviser Mashiur Rahman, PM’s Political Affairs Adviser HT Imam, Premier University Vice-Chancellor (VC) and Awami League Adviser Dr Anupam Sen, former Dhaka University VC AAMS Arefin Siddique and Awami League Organising Secretary Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel.

The source also said the main slogan of the ruling party for the 11th general election is ‘Bangladesh’s road to prosperity’. Its previous slogan was ‘Bangladesh is moving forward’.

(Just News/mj/1120hr.)