Rajshahi, Jan. 29 -- Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said the party's leaders will never run away from the country in any hostile situation.

"BNP now asks the government to run away. They (BNP leaders) said the government will not find any escape route," he said. "This is ridiculous."

He was addressing at a huge public meeting organized by the Rajshahi district and metropolitan Awami League at historic Rajshahi Madrasa ground with Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the chief guest.

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