The party will now hold its national council in advance, instead of completing present committee’s tenure, party sources said. The 20th council of Awami League was held on October 22 and 23, 2016 where Sheikh Hasina and Obaidul Quader were elected as president and general secretary respectively. Also Read- The party of the peoplePM wants to restore AL’s strengthQuader informally discussed about the 21st council at Awami League president’s political office at Dhanmondi recently. According to a joint general secretary of Awami League Sheikh Hasina has learned that Awami League leaders and activists have been engaged in intra party conflicts which go counter to a strong organization. He said: “Sheikh Hasina wants to restore the party strength after minimizing inner conflicts during her period in office.”He also claimed that several young leaders will be given responsibilities to run the party.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 10, 2019 14:15 UTC