Bangladesh Awami League, one of the oldest political parties of the country, is celebrating its 71st founding anniversary today on a limited scale amid the coronavirus outbreak. The day's programmes include placing of wreaths at the portrait of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the premises of Bangabandhu Bhaban in Dhanmondi in the morning. Meanwhile, the PM yesterday greeted the countrymen and the party leaders, activists and well-wishers on the occasion of its founding anniversary. "On this day I recall with respect the greatest Bangalee of all times, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. To mark the day, the AL will hold a special webinar titled "Mass people's party Awami League" at 8:30pm today.

Source: bd News24 June 22, 2020 18:00 UTC