Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina will address an election rally in Faridpur town on Tuesday.

Local Awami League has taken all necessary preparations as the AL chief is scheduled to address the rally on Government Rajendra College premises at 3 pm.

A festive mood has been prevailing in the greater Faridpur district ahead of the, said Shah Md Ishtiaque Arif, general secretary of Faridpur district unit AL.

Security measures have been beefed up in and around the district town to avert any untoward incident centering the rally.

Separate seating arrangements were established for male and female supporters at the meeting venue, while a cleanliness drive was on across the district town to make the event a success, said the AL leader.

Besides, roadside trees and the rally venue have been painted. There will be a gathering of around one lakh people, Ishtiaque hopes.

President of district unit AL and also candidate for Faridpur-3 constituency Shamim Haque will preside over the rally.

The AL-backed candidate from three other constituencies in Faridpur will also be present there.

Hasina visited Faridpur on March 29, 2017, and addressed a public rally at the same venue, reports UNB