Awami League leader Obaidul Quader declared that anyone involved in extortion in the name of the upcoming Awami League council will face the music.
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Road Obaidul Quader spoke to journalists on Monday afternoon following a meeting with the council subcommittees.
Quader said the expenditure of holding the council is directed by party president Sheikh Hasina.
He added that the approved budget cannot be exceeded at any cost.
When asked if the sum of the budgets proposed by the eleven subcommittees exceeded the approved budget of Tk 2.65 crore, he answered that the central committee has fixed the amount as per Sheikh Hasina’s directives.
The minister also said that the budget was adequate to hold the most successful council in the party’s history.
The minister also said that they are looking to cultivate the veteran experience and youthful experience in the leadership.
The minister added that there will be seven guests from, as well as political leaders from around 15 countries have been invited.
He also addressed the traffic issues during the council. He said that since the council would host thousands of party activists, there can be no assurance of a congestion-free traffic. But, he added, there will be a roadmap to direct the traffic and minimise public suffering.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
