Young blood likely to rule next AL
The young and dedicated leaders who served the party braving adversity during the post-1/11 days are likely to win vital posts in the next central committee of ruling Awami League.
The national council on July 24 may also see changes in Presidium, highest policymaking body in
Those who worked against the party during the caretaker government rule and those who came from different leftist parties may find themselves in a tight corner, said
AL President Sheikh Hasina's sister Sheikh Rehana and son Sajeeb Wazed Joy may be included in the new committee for their behind-the-scene work for the party in absence of Hasina, said a source close to the AL chief.
Rehana might be made a presidium member and Joy an executive member of the central committee. "It's pretty sure she [Rehana] is having a place in the committee as the time is ripe for her to enter politics," observed the source.
Meanwhile, the
Some sources say Matia Chowdhury, a presidium member, might be given the post of general secretary in recognition of her service to the party in troubled times.
"If she agrees, she might come out as the next general secretary," said a close aide to Hasina.
Matia, also agriculture minister, however told The Daily Star, "I'm not a candidate for the post. I know my limits. The prime minister has given me charge of the agriculture ministry and I want to work sincerely there," she said.
Asked about the formation of the committee, Matia said she thinks it would be a mix of youth and experience.
Meanwhile, some other sources said one of the incumbent
Quader has been in close contact with the grassroots since he was a student leader. Ashraf, on the other hand, played a very crucial role for the party after 1/11.
Quader however says he does not have any plans to vie for the number two post in the ruling party.
Most of the
As she did in choosing ministers, the
Many former student leaders who are well educated would be inducted into the central committee. But those who conspired against AL and its chief and also those who stayed off when the party needed them most are surely going to be left out, said a leader preferring not to be named.
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