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Today is Sheikh Hasina's release day

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  • 11 June, 2021 11:47:43

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News Desk: Today is the day of release of Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. After a long imprisonment of 11 months, he was released on June 11, 2008 from the special jail set up at the Parliament House premises. Incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was arrested on July 17, 2008 during the military-backed caretaker government of 1/11. At that time, Sheikh Hasina fell ill inside the jail.

Then there were demands from various quarters to release him for treatment abroad. The then caretaker government was forced to release Sheikh Hasina in the face of constant pressure, uncompromising attitude and unwavering demands from the Awami League and other affiliated organizations. Since then, the day has been observed as the day of Sheikh Hasina's release from jail by the Awami League and its affiliated organizations. Dr. Sheikh Hasina was arrested on July 17, 2008 during the anti-corruption campaign of the caretaker government led by Fakhruddin Ahmed. He was jailed for about 11 months in several cases. He was later released on eight-week bail in the face of constitutional agitation and protests and in need of better treatment. After his release, he went to the United States for medical treatment.

While he was undergoing treatment there, his temporary bail was extended several times. When he returned to the country on November 8, 2006, he was granted permanent bail. Later, with a historic victory in the national elections of December 29, 2008, a grand alliance government was formed on January 8, 2009 with the Awami League under his leadership. After that Awami League formed the government after winning the elections of 2014 and 2016. Sheikh Hasina is also serving as the Prime Minister of the country for the third time in a row.

This year, due to the global epidemic, various organizations will observe Sheikh Hasina's release day in accordance with the health rules. On the occasion of the day, Awami Swechchhasebak League has organized a limited range of seminars, prayers and milad mahfil at Kalabagan Sports Club premises at 11:30 am. Information Minister and Awami League joint general secretary will be the chief guest. Hasan Mahmud. President of the organization Nirmal Ranjan Guha will preside and general secretary Afzalur Rahman Babu will conduct.

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