AL relieves lawmaker Pankaj Debnath from all posts

Pankaj Debnath, lawmaker of Barishal-4 (Hizla-Mehendiganj), has been relieved from all posts of Awami League (AL) on charges of violating the party discipline.

A letter signed by AL’s Office Secretary Barrister Biplop Barua was issued in this regard on Sunday.

The letter reads, “As per the party constitution, AL executive committee has removed you from all AL posts including the advisory post of Barishal district unit AL, for violating the party rules and regulations. You are requested to submit your written explanation over above-mentioned issue to the central AL office by next 15 days.”

Jago News tried to contact Pankaj over the mobile phone but couldn’t reach him.