Awami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (December 26) sought vote for her party's electoral symbol "boat".

She said, "This boat has brought independence and given economic emancipation. This boat will give us a developed and prosperous country," 

Pm said while addressing an election rally at Pirganj Government High School ground in Rangpur this afternoon.

Questioning the people what is needed to continue development, Sheikh Hasina herself replied: "A vote for boat is needed."

"So, this is my appeal to you as I am the daughter-in-law of your area," she said, adding, "Ki Bahera Ekkhan Vot Mui Pamu Na? Hamak Ekkhan Vote Diba na? Hamake Ekkhan vote diba? (what's brother? Don't you give me a vote? Don't vote for me? Give me a vote?)"

Pointing to her party candidate in this constituency, she said: "I offer Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, who is like my daughter, to you. Voting for the boat means voting for me, voting for Joy..."

Bangabandhu's younger daughter and Sheikh Hasina's younger sister Sheikh Rehana was present on dais.

BDST: 1820 HRS, DEC 26, 2023
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