A new political party under name of “Bangladesh United Islami Party”, led by former Awami Olama League central leader Mohammad Ismail Hossain, has been launched on Saturday.
Hasan Mahmud, publicity secretary of ruling Awami League and former environment minister of the AL-led ninth parliament was present at the ceremony as chief guest at the National Press Club auditorium.
Hossain, who left Awami Olama League in the year 2011, will lead the party as its convener.
Addressing the occasion, Hossain said: “BUIP is a pro-liberation party and aim of the party is creating Islamic spirit among people.”
He said the country has no pro-liberation Islamic party.
Jatiya Party leader Fakhrul Imam and Delwar Hossain were also present at the programme.