Shawdesh Desk:

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday inaugurated the triennial council of Dhaka North and South City units of Bangladesh Awami League (AL) at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital.

Sheikh Hasina, also the AL president, opened the council as the chief guest by hoisting the national flag as well as releasing pigeons and balloons in the morning.

Dhaka South City AL President Haji Abul Hasnat is presiding over the council.

AL General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, Dhaka North City AL President AKM Rahmatullah and General Secretary Sadeq Khan and Dhaka South City AL General Secretary Shahe Alam Murad were present.

The last council of undivided Dhaka City Awami League was held on December 27, 2012.