Suhrawardy Udyan open to all parties
Says Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said all registered political parties will get permission to hold programmes at Suhrawardy Udyan following the prime minister's directive.
“Our national election steering committee's first meeting was held at Gono Bhaban yesterday (Saturday). Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked me to inform the police commissioner to keep Suhrawardy Udyan open to all parties for meetings and rallies,” he said.
He further said, “I've given the police commissioner a directive today (Sunday) in this regard. There's no necessity to hold rallies blocking roads at Paltan or in front of Jatiya Press Club. Suhrawardy Udyan will remain open, and police will permit those who will seek permission.”
He was addressing the 22nd National Council of the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh.
Quader, also the road transport and bridges minister, said though the government had no objection, police denied permission to some political parties to hold their programmes on security concerns. “The prime minister has clearly instructed the police to permit the registered political parties to hold programmes at Suhrawardy Udyan.”