The ruling Awami League is holding its 22nd National Council at Suhrawardy Garden in Dhaka, bringing together delegates from across the country to elect a new committee and decide on future course of action.
Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina will preside over the council on Saturday.
Major changes are not expected from the party leadership, but the council is crucial ahead of general elections as the Awami League scrambles to deal with political and economic challenges by consolidating itself and garnering more popular support.
The Awami League now aims to win elections by the end of 2023 or early 2024 and oversee the country’s transition from ‘Digital Bangladesh’ to ‘Smart Bangladesh’ envisioned by Prime Minister Hasina, who has been voicing support for the party. are more than four decades.
The Awami League has held three councils since coming to power in 2009, after winning parliamentary elections for a third consecutive term in 2019.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.