Bangladesh PM Hasina says govt will work for all

Press Trust of India  |  Dhaka 

Sheikh on Saturday said her will work for all people irrespective of their political affiliations.

The said the people could cast their votes spontaneously after a long time and thanked them for returning her party to power for a record fourth term in the December 30 polls, the reported.

said, "Although won the election, I can assure that our will work for all".

"United forces always win. This election has proved that," the said.

She also thanked the law enforcement agencies for ensuring a fair election, and the for holding free and fair polls.

"I also want to thank all the political parties who participated in the election," she said.

According to party insiders, servants, transport workers and university students were among those who attended the rally while several renowned singers and artists will also perform at the event.

The Awami League won a landslide victory bagging 257 out of 299 seats in the parliamentary polls while the secured 288 seats, with the main opposition Nationalist Party decimated.

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First Published: Sat, January 19 2019. 19:10 IST