Bangladesh, June 10 -- Awami League leaders and activists currently residing in the country will be eligible to contest upcoming local government elections as independent candidates, provided they meet the legal requirements, Prime Minister's Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Zahed Ur Rahman said on Tuesday.
Speaking at a weekly press briefing at the Secretariat, the adviser said there is no legal obstacle preventing individual Awami League members from participating in local elections, despite the party's organisational activities remaining banned.
"There is absolutely no problem," Zahed Ur Rahman told reporters when asked whether Awami League members would be allowed to take part in future local body polls.
He, however, drew a di...