Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will stay active in the field with different political programmes in Dhaka and elsewhere across the country in support of four issues, including declaring an electoral roadmap for starting a democratic journey.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, senior BNP leaders revealed that the party is set to focus on four main issues during rallies conducted in all its 67 organizational district-units from February 12 to 25. These rallies will primarily highlight the demand for the next Jatiya Sangsad (JS) polls.
The BNP’s four primary demands include maintaining commodity prices at a tolerable level, improving law and order, declaring an electoral roadmap for a democratic journey, and preventing ill-attempts by deposed fascist cliques against the state. The announcement of this program came after a meeting with the interim government’s Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus on February 10, aiming to prepare the party for elections by December.
While BNP leaders received assurance from the interim government about conducting general polls by December, they still harbor concerns about potential obstacles and conspiracies that might arise. Consequently, the demand for elections will be emphasized in their district rallies.
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed noted in a party release that senior central leaders, including the secretary general, vice-chairman, and other leaders, will attend grassroots-level rallies. The district tour-programme is scheduled to conclude before the holy Ramadan begins.
The party has issued directives to ensure the success of the rallies with significant public turnout. The schedule and locations for the gatherings include key BNP figures addressing supporters from February 12 to 25 across various districts such as Lalmonirhat, Jessore, Cox’s Bazar, Noakhali, Dhaka, and Narayanganj, among others.
As the BNP prepares for its nationwide campaign, the emphasis remains on mobilizing support for their demands and demonstrating the party’s readiness for the forthcoming elections.