The ruling Awami League chose its new leadership on Sunday, the last day of its two-day council. Ahead of the 20th National Council, speculations were rife that the general secretary of Awami League would be changed. On Sunday, Syed Ashraf proposed Quader's name as his successor. Syed Ashraf has been inducted into the party's policymaking Presidium. As soon as Syed Ashraf came out from the Cabinet meeting, he faced numerous queries from the reporters.

Source: bd News24 October 24, 2016 09:45 UTC