AL welcomes everyone except Jamaat: Maya

Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya on Saturday said there is no place in Awami League (AL) for evil forces or Jamaat-e-Islami people, reports BSS.

“The door of Awami League is open for all but there is no place for Jamaat people and other evil forces...People want to join AL for the prompt progress of the country but we have to enquire their history first before letting them join in the party,” he said.

He was speaking as the chief guest at a mass rally to mark the joining of people in AL at Matlab North Sadar Upazila, said a press release.

Upazila AL President Advocate Ruhul Amin presided over the programme while Upazila Chairman Manjur Ahmed Manju, Upazila AL General Secretary M A Kuddus, Pourashobha Mayor Rafikul Islam spoke.

He said, “The election is coming close and we have to encourage people to join the party to strengthen the hand of party chief Sheikh Hasina.”

He also laid foundation stone of poura auditorium.

Earlier, the minister distributed 40 sewing machines and 100 nets among fishermen families under the project titled ‘Greater Comilla Fisheries Development’.