Quader: Drive against corruption, irregularities in AL to continue

Awami League General Secretary and Minister for Road Transport and Bridges Obaidul Quader has said the drive Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina started against irregularities  and corruption in the party will continue in the future.

Bangladesh Awami League a disciplined political party, Obaidul Quader said adding "No irregularities or corruption are  tolerated by the party. Organizational steps are being taken as soon as  any allegation is found true."

He made the remarks while speaking at a briefing at his official residence on Thursday.

There is no chance to commit crimes in Awami League using  the political identity,  Quader said adding that the identities of the culprits is culprit to its president Sheikh Hasina.

Quader said the huge achievement of the government could not be allowed to be fade sway due to the crimes of a few people.

He said the main goal of the Awami League, a strong and people-oriented organization, is to establish understanding among its different units, stalemate is created in the organization if there is lack of coordination and harmony.

The Awami League general secretary said the recent dismissal of presidents and general secretaries in two districts was a message from the party chief to the grassroots.

He also said the internal discipline of the party is being considered seriously now.

He said the activities of those who are currently as performing duties as public representatives  at different levels are also being closely monitored.

Quader called upon the leaders and workers of Awami League and its allied organizations at all levels to strengthen Sheikh Hasina's hand by abiding by the organizational discipline and following the ideals of Bangabandhu.