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Vote for Awami League to continue progress : PM

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Published: 10:54, 17 October 2023

Vote for Awami League to continue progress : PM

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday (17 October) urged the people to vote for Awami League to power again in the upcoming general election for the sake of sustaining the country's development momentum.

"The people of the country got freedom by voting for the boat (AL election symbol). Today, Bangladesh got the status of a developing country because it voted for the boat," she said while addressing a programme after inaugurating newly constructed 12-storey Joyeeta Tower at Dhanmondi.

The programme was held at her official residence Ganabhaban.

Hasina said that Bangladesh today is witnessing democracy as her party is in power.

"People's rights are now guaranteed, economic progress is being ensured, the country is moving forward," she said.

She also said that through the empowerment of women, the government has been able to ensure the rights of women everywhere.

State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Ministry Fazilatun Nessa Indira, PM's principal secretaryM Tofazzel Hossain Miah andchairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Women and Children Affairs Ministry Meher Afroz Chumki Secretary Nazma Mobarek and Joyeeta Foundation Managing Director Afroja Khan also spoke at the programme.

Earlier, the prime minister went to Dhanmondi 27 andunveiled the inaugural plaque of Joyeeta Tower and also opened Jamdani Gallery and Joyeeta Market Place in Joyeeta Tower.

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