Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader advised the party candidates to follow the electoral code of conduct strictly.

He gave the advice while speaking at a roadside meeting at Basurhat in Companiganj of Noakhali district on Friday afternoon.

Addressing the party candidates, he said, “The electoral code of conduct must be followed. If anyone makes any foul, he will have to face tough situation. We will not lobby for anyone else.”

Quader further said that Bangladesh would have to be save if “we want to save democracy and constitution.We will have to save Awami League if we want to save the War of Liberation.”

The Awami League leader launched his election campaign offering fateha at his parents’ graves at Mia Bari fami graveyard at Bara Rajapur village under Ward No. 1 of Basurhat Municipality of Companiganj upazila in the afternoon.

His younger brother Abdul Quader Mirza, mayor of Basurhat Municipality and President of Companiganj upazila AL, and local leaders and activists of the AL and its affiliated organisations were present.

Later, Obaidul Quader addressed the street rally in front of Companiganj AL office. Speaking at the rally, the AL general secretary urged everyone to follow the electoral code of conduct.

 He further said, “Do not get scared. The trend of development should be continued by making Sheikh Hasina’s boat win on the January-7 polls.”