New AL central committee pays tribute to Bangabandhu

The newly-elected Awami League Central Working Committee and Advisory Council led by party President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has paid tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi-32 in the city on Sunday morning..

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina first laid a wreath at the portrait of Father of the Nation in front of the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum. 

She then stood there in solemn silence as a sign of profound respect for the memory of the person who was the driving force behind Bangladesh's independence.

Later, Sheikh Hasina along with members of the Central Working Committee and Advisory Council placed another wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu.

Sheikh Hasina was elected President of Bangladesh Awami League - the country's oldest political party - for the 10th consecutive term, while Obaidul Qader was re-elected as general secretary for the third time.

The 22nd National Council was held on Saturday.