Jalil demands polls, Hasina's freedom first

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Abdul Jalil Thursday officially resumed work as Awami League (AL) general secretary and demanded that authorities unconditionally release party chief Sheikh Hasina first and hold general elections before Upazila polls, reports bdnews24.com.
He aired the demands after offering flowers at independence leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's portrait in Dhanmandi at 10:30 am.
"Paying respects to Bangabandhu here, I resume discharging the responsibilities as the AL general secretary. My challenge will be to take forward the campaign for establishing democratic practices in the country," said Jalil.
"I'll continue to work to pave the way for the AL to win the elections under Sheikh Hasina's leadership."
"It's Hasina only who is capable of rebuilding the nation as a prosperous one," he said.
He sought people's cooperation in discharging his duties as the AL general secretary.
"I'll embark immediately on the battle to free Sheikh Hasina unconditionally and facilitate her assuming the leadership of our people as soon as possible."