DHAKA, Jan 4, 2024 (BSS) - Chiefs or representatives of 18 political parties, including ruling Awami League (AL), delivered speech over the state-run Bangladesh Television (BTV) ahead of the 12th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) election slated for January 7.

AL President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recorded speech was aired on the BTV and other private television channels this evening.
 
Chief or representatives of other 17 political parties included Ganafront Chairman Md Zakir Hossain, Bangladesh Congress Secretary General Advocate Md Yarul Islam, Bangladesh Sangskitik Muktijote Chief Abu Layes Munna, Sammyabadi Dal of Bangladesh General Secretary Dilip Barua, Bangladesh Nationalist Front (BNF) President SM Abul Kalam Azad, Islami Oikkyajote General Secretary Mufti Foyjullah, Bangladesh Islami Front Chairman MA Matin, Bangladesh Khelafat Andolon Organizing Secretary Mufti Sultan Mohiuddin, Bangladesh Jatiya Party Secretary General Zafar Ahmmad Joy, Bangladesh Peoples Party Chairman Sheikh Salauddin Salu, Jatiya Party-JP Secretary Sheikh Shahidul Islam, Bangladesh Tarikat Federation Vice-Chairman Syed Abu Daud Masnabi Haider, Bangladesh Supreme Party Chairman Syed Shahjada Saifuddin Ahmad Maizbhandari, Islami Front Bangladesh Senior Joint Secretary General Khaja Md Arifur Rahman, Jasod (JSD) General Secretary Shirin Akhter, Bikalpadhara Bangladesh Secretary General Major (Rtd) Abdul Mannan, and Bangladesh Workers Party Pollitt Bureau Member Nur Ahmad Bakul.