PM seeks vote for ‍‍`Boat‍‍` in next general elections

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina today sought votes for her party‍‍`s electoral symbol "boat" in the next general election.

"The Awami League has brought the country‍‍`s independence, given its economic emancipation, socio-economic development and arranged food, clothes and accommodation for its people. So, vote for the Awami League‍‍`s electoral symbol ‍‍`boat‍‍` in the next general election," she said.

The premier made the remarks while exchanging greetings with the leaders and activists of the local Awami League and its associate bodies, public representatives and local residents at the Kotalipara Upazila Awami League office on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.

Hasina said people‍‍`s fortune changes when AL assumes power.

She also criticized those who are against the country‍‍`s ongoing development. "But they‍‍`re enjoying the benefits of the development," the premier said.

Hasina reached Kotalipara around 11:27 am after crossing the Padma Bridge following a three-hour car ride from her official residence Ganabhaban in Dhaka, as part of her two-day visit to Kotalipara and Tungipara.

Prime Minister‍‍`s ICT Affairs Adviser and only son Sajeeb Wazed Joy accompanied her.

The entire Gopalganj wore a festive look while a joyful environment has been prevailing in the district centring her visit.

On her arrival at the Kotalipara upazila AL office, the premier planted three saplings. Later, she inaugurated the newly-constructed Kotalipara Upazila AL office.

The premier will depart Kotalipara for Tungipara in the afternoon.

On her arrival in Tungipara, Hasina will pay tribute and offer prayers at the mausoleum of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The premier is scheduled to spend the night at Tungipara.

Hasina, also AL president, will exchange greetings with locals, public representatives and leaders and activists of AL and its associate organisations tomorrow morning.

She is scheduled to leave Tungipara for Dhaka tomorrow afternoon.