Logo of Jubo LeagueThe meeting was held at the Jubo League central office on Bangabandu Avenue, GulistanFor the very first time in the history of Bangladesh Awami Jubo League, a meeting of its presidium was held in the absence of its chairman. The meeting was held at the Jubo League central office on Bangabandu Avenue, Gulistan, yesterday. Sources said Jubo League Chairman Omar Faroque Chowdhury did not attend the meeting as he wished to avoid criticism from the Awami League youth front’s highest body. Jubo League office secretary suspendedAt the meeting, a decision was taken to suspend Jubo League Dhaka South unit Office Secretary Kazi Anisur Rahman for allegedly having breached party discipline. Furthermore, the government has imposed a travel ban on Jubo League Chairman Omar, and Bangladesh Bank has demanded that he provide bank statements.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 11, 2019 16:18 UTC