DHAKA: Ruling Awami League has shelved their scheduled rally likely to be held on October 25 due to enduring uncertain political situation in the country.

Mahanagar Awami League sources said that they have postponed the rally as Dhaka Metropolitan Police has banned all forms of gathering in the capital until further notice from Sunday morning.

While talking to banglanews24.com, Awami League Mahanagar general secretary Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya said, “We will not hold the rally as per Awami league is respectful to the law”.

However, on October 10, Awami League Mahanagar announced to stage a mass rally at the city on October 25.

BDST: 1955 HRS, OCT 19, 2013
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