Preparations are in full swing at Tungipara to greet the prime minister. Hasina, who has begun a record fourth term as prime minister, started her campaign for the 11th parliamentary election at Tungipara. The festivities in Tungipara started after Hasina was sworn in for a third successive term as prime minister on Monday. On Wednesday, Hasina will pay homage to her father by offering prayers and placing a wreath at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s grave at 11am, according to the travel itinerary. Law-enforcement forces will be aided by intelligence agencies to ensure the security of the prime minister and her cabinet colleagues.

Source: bd News24 January 09, 2019 05:26 UTC