Workers Party (Reconstituted) of Bangladesh

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The Workers Party (Reconstituted) of Bangladesh was a political party in Bangladesh. Abdus Sattar is the general secretary of the party. [1] [2] It merged into the United Communist League of Bangladesh in 2013. [3]

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References

  1. "Leftist parties to launch joint movements". New Age. Dhaka. 26 May 2010. Archived from the original on 29 May 2010.
  2. "Bangladesh marchers want ban on coal, gas export". New Age. Dhaka. 31 October 2010. Workers Party (reconstituted) leader Abdus Sattar and others spoke.
  3. "2 left parties merged". New Age. Dhaka. 22 April 2013. Archived from the original on 13 July 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2013.