The Workers Party of Bangladesh, an ally of the Awami League, yesterday unveiled its election manifesto for the upcoming 10th parliamentary elections, which included the establishment a non-communal democratic Bangladesh.
The party announced its 24-point manifesto, becoming the second party to do so – just four days ahead of the January 5 elections.
Rashed Khan Menon, the president of the party (and the post and telecommunication minister), in his introductory speech said the election was going to be held in adverse conditions as the BNP-led alliance will not take part in it.
Menon said that holding the upcoming polls was mandatory for the sake of constitutional continuation.
If main opposition BNP declared that they would take part in the elections, the government could consider rearranging the polls, he said.
Four candidates of the Workers Party are taking part in the elections as candidates of the alliance with the symbol “boat,” and 14 candidates are taking part with the party symbol “hammer.”
