Maintain unity

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged the leaders of All European Awami League to give a befitting reply to BNP-Jamaat's propaganda abroad against Bangladesh and the government.

Hasina made the call while addressing Awami League leaders from different countries across Europe at her hotel suite in London.

After the meeting, her Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters. He said issues on strengthening the party abroad were discussed during the meeting.

Hasina said BNP and Jamaat have earned a huge amount of money through corruption and they are carrying out a negative campaign against the government with the money.

She directed the AL leaders to maintain unity. She said the party has to move forward by working hard through coordination among senior and junior leaders.

Recalling the contributions of the senior leaders in Europe after the assassination of Bangabandhu in 1975, Hasina said she still remembers their strong role.

She also emphasised showing due respect to the senior leaders saying their experience and sacrifices would encourage juniors to go further.

President of All European Awami League Anil Das Gupta led the delegation consisting leaders from Austria, Belgium, Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy and France.

PM RETURNS HOME TODAY

The prime minister returns home today from London, wrapping up her six-day official visit to the United Kingdom.

Bangladesh High Commissioner to the UK Nazmul Qaunine will see her off at the London airport.

The flight carrying Hasina is scheduled to land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 9:15am.

Hasina arrived at London from Saudi Arabia to attend the 25th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on April 17.