Ruling Awami League has unveiled their polls manifesto for the upcoming national election slated for Dec 30.
Party chief and Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, read out the 21-point polls manifesto at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka on Tuesday (Dec 18).
The party has picked “Bangladesh at the forefront of prosperity” as the slogan in their manifesto which talks about successes of the government in the last two terms along with future plans laid out in phases.
The Delta Plan, Blue-economy, youth empowerment and zero tolerance against corruption are the key issues that the Awami Leauge has given importance in their manifesto.
Awami League Presidium member Dr Abdur Razzak led the manifesto panel as its convenor with specialists of various sectors in the committee.
The panel worked as per the instructions of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The manifesto features 21 pledges:
My Village, My City – expansion of modern city facilities to every village of the country.
- Strength of youth, Prosperity of Bangladesh – Transforming the youth into skilled manpower and ensuring employment.
Zero tolerance policy for corruption.
Women empowerment, parity between sexes and children welfare.
Nutritious and safe food security.
Abolishing terrorism, communalism, terrorism and drugs.
Speedy implementation of mega projects ensuring optimum standard.
Strengthening democracy and rule of law.
Poverty eradication.
Increasing the quality of education at all levels.
Quality Health Care coverage for all.
Broader use of digital technology for overall development.
Ensuring electricity and energy security.
Modern agricultural system- incorporating automation.
Efficient and service-focused public administration.
People-friendly law enforcement agencies.
Blue Economy-Development of sea resources.
Ensuring safer roads.
Welfare for elderly, disabled and autism
Prosperous Bangladesh with sustainable and inclusive development
Increasing public and private investment
