The 22nd national council of the ruling Awami League (AL) is all set to begin with a pledge to build “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041.
The main theme of this year's council is 'Unnoyon Abhijatrai Deshratna Sheikh Hasinar Netritte Bangabandhur Swapner Unnoto, Samridho O Smart Bangladesh Gorar Protoye'.
Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the council by releasing pigeons at 10.30am at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan.
Obaidul Quader will present the report of general secretary. AL Presidium Member and reception committee convener Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim will deliver the welcome address.
The first session of the council will end with the speech of Sheikh Hasina.
Around 7,000 councilors and over one lakh leaders and workers from across the country
The national committee of the party has approved Taka 3.13 crore for this 22nd national council.