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Saif · Wednesday at 7:27 PM

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Tarique now in Sylhet to launch election campaign

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Published :
Jan 21, 2026 20:28
Updated :
Jan 21, 2026 20:28

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman arrived in Sylhet on Wednesday night to formally kick off his party’s election campaign for the 13th national parliamentary election, with plans to address seven rallies on Thursday.

“BNP Chairman, along with his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for Sylhet by a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight around 7:20pm and reached Osmani International Airport, Sylhet at around 8:04pm,” said BNP Media Cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan.

Sayrul said Tarique will begin his election campaign from Sylhet, widely known as the land of saints, and address seven public rallies across six districts.

During the rallies, he said the BNP chairman is expected to outline his party’s election pledges, political priorities and plans to restore democracy, ensure good governance and address people’s day-to-day problems.

Party leaders and activists have completed all preparations to ensure the smooth holding of the rallies and electioneering programmes.

According to party sources, Tarique is likely to visit his father-in-law’s residence, popularly known as ‘Minister Bari’, at Biraimpur village under Silam Union of South Surma upazila in Sylhet on Wednesday night.

They said the BNP chief is also expected to offer fateha at the shrines of Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) and Hazrat Shah Paran (RA) after reaching Sylhet.

Following the shrine visits, Tarique will go to the ancestral home of his wife Zubaida Rahman and offer fateha at the graves of her deceased family members. A milad mahfil will also be held there in memory of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and the departed members of Zubaida Rahman’s family.

After the milad, special food ‘shirni’ will be served among Tarique, his entourage, party leaders and activists, and local residents.

Earlier in the day, BNP Election Steering Committee spokesperson Dr Mahdi Amin said the election campaign will formally begin on Thursday as per the announced schedule, with Tarique launching it through his Sylhet visit.

After reaching Sylhet, he said, the BNP Chairman will visit the shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) at night and offer fateha, marking the start of the election campaign in line with the party’s long-standing tradition.

Mahdi, also an adviser to the BNP Chairman, shared the detailed tour programmes at a press briefing at the party’s election office in the Gulshan area.

On Thursday morning, he said, Tarique will address his first election rally at the Sylhet Alia Madrasa ground.

Later in the day, he will attend a rally at Ainpur playground in Sherpur area of Moulvibazar Sadar upazila at noon.

On the way, Mahdi said, Tarique will also join a rally at the proposed new Upazila Parishad ground in Shayestaganj upazila of Habiganj district.

The BNP Chairman will then proceed to Brahmanbaria, where he is scheduled to address a rally at Kuttapara Football Ground in Sarail upazila.

In the afternoon, he will attend another election rally at Bhairab Stadium in Kishoreganj.

On his way back to Dhaka, Mahdi said, Tarique Rahman will join a roadside election rally in the Narsingdi municipal area before attending a similar gathering at the Araihazar–Rupganj Gausia area in Narayanganj district.

He is expected to return to his Gulshan residence at late at night Thursday.

Mahdi said the party has already informed the concerned district administrations and returning officers of Sylhet, Sunamganj, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Brahmanbaria, Narsingdi, Narayanganj and Dhaka through official letters. The respective police departments and other authorities have also been notified.

Since the formation of BNP, party founder Ziaur Rahman began his presidential election campaign from Sylhet, while Begum Khaleda Zia also launched all her election campaigns from the city starting in 1991. Following that tradition, Tarique Rahman will begin his campaign with shrine visits, party leaders said.

Sylhet BNP leaders said Tarique Rahman last visited the city in 2005, when he attended a BNP union representatives’ conference as the party’s senior joint secretary general.

After spending 17 years in exile in the United Kingdom, Tarique Rahman returned home with his family on December 25. A few days later, on December 30, his mother and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia passed away while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital.

Saif · Thursday at 8:05 PM

Bangladesh comes first, not Delhi, not Pindi: Tarique Rahman

Launching his election campaign with the slogan “Not Delhi, not Pindi, not any other country—Bangladesh comes first,” BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman said the party believes the people of the country are the sole source of all political power and is therefore committed to improving their fortunes.

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Bangladesh comes first, not Delhi, not Pindi: Tarique Rahman

Saif · 2026-01-23T19:34:26-0500

Tarique Rahman hears voters’ concerns at first Dhaka rally, promises solutions

BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has listened directly to voters’ problems and expectations after calling residents onto the stage at the first election rally in his Dhaka constituency, pledging to address their concerns if elected. He attended the public meeting on Friday in Bhashantek of Dha

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Tarique Rahman hears voters’ concerns at first Dhaka rally, promises solutions

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Published :
Jan 23, 2026 22:39
Updated :
Jan 23, 2026 22:39

BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has listened directly to voters’ problems and expectations after calling residents onto the stage at the first election rally in his Dhaka constituency, pledging to address their concerns if elected.

He attended the public meeting on Friday in Bhashantek of Dhaka-17 constituency on his second day of formal campaigning.

During informal interactions with locals, Tarique offered what he described as assurances of a “change in destiny”.

Addressing the rally at the BRB ground in Bhashantek on Friday evening, Tarique said: “If we consider all the work of the past, we will see that every time the people of this country have elected the Paddy Sheaf symbol, there has been development. The fortunes of the people have changed, there has been positive change.”

“That is why, as the Paddy Sheaf candidate, I am seeking your vote.”

Formal campaigning began on Thursday, when Tarique launched his election drive from Sylhet in keeping with party tradition.

He visited the shrines of Hazrat Shahjalal and Shah Paran before setting out on the campaign trail, and later addressed election rallies in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Moulvibazar and Narayanganj.

On the second day of campaigning, Tarique invited several Bhashantek residents onto the stage and listened to their accounts of local problems.

Those who spoke raised a range of demands, including the rehabilitation of slum dwellers in Bhashantek, employment opportunities for women, and access to family cards.

Responding, Tarique said: “I have grown up in this area for the past 50 years, although I had to live abroad for a long time in between. Still, I am one of you.”

“Naturally, when I have become a candidate for this area, I can tell you this much: with your prayers and by Allah’s mercy, if I win the next election and if a Paddy Sheaf government is able to form, then the problems that have been raised here today on behalf of thousands of local residents, we will solve those problems.”

THE COUNTRY MUST BE REBUILT

Claiming that many sectors of the country have been damaged over the past 15-16 years, Tarique said: “As a result of this destruction, the country has fallen far behind. We must rebuild these sectors. To do that, democracy must be established.”

“Why must it be established? Because if you can democratically elect your representatives, only then will you be able to take your area’s problems to them.”

Tarique added that addressing local issues requires tackling broader national challenges.

“If we are to resolve the core problems of this area, we must also address the country’s problems: security, employment, education and healthcare. For this, in the days ahead, a democratically elected government chosen by ordinary people is essential.”

Saif · 2026-01-23T19:55:26-0500

Those who didn’t commit crimes won’t face punishment: Fakhrul to Awami League workers

Mirza Fakhrul made the remarks on Friday afternoon during electioneering at Sholtihari Bazar in Thakurgaon Sadar upazila.

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Those who didn’t commit crimes won’t face punishment: Fakhrul to Awami League workers

Correspondent Thakurgaon
Published: 23 Jan 2026, 22: 10

BNP candidate and party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir addresses an election rally in Thakurgaon-1 constituency at Sholtihari Bazar of Debipur Union, Thakurgaon Sadar upazila on 23 January 2026. Prothom Alo

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate for Thakurgaon-1 constituency and party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, “Have you been able to vote in the last 15 years? You couldn’t. Votes were cast the night before. Now an opportunity has come.”

He made the remarks on Friday afternoon during electioneering at Sholtihari Bazar in Thakurgaon Sadar upazila.

Mirza Fakhrul said, “Our Hasina apa (sister) has gone to India. It’s fine that she has gone there. But why did she leave local activists and supporters in danger? We want to tell the activists and supporters—you will not face trouble. We are standing by you. Those who committed crimes will be punished. Those who did not commit crimes will not be punished.”

Earlier in the day, Mirza Fakhrul arrived in Thakurgaon from Dhaka to take part in election campaigning and street rallies. In the afternoon, he began his campaign through public outreach at Sholtihari Bazar in Debipur Union of the Sadar Upazila.

He also conducted campaigns in the 11 Mile, Bairagihat, Poysafela, and Munshirhat areas. He exchanged greetings with voters and sought votes for the paddy sheaf symbol.

Addressing the locals at Sholtihari Bazar, Mirza Fakhrul said, “I am your son, your brother. I have contested elections from this area—sometimes I won, sometimes I lost. Even when I lost, I never left you. I am now 78 years old, but in my heart I am still young. I believe I can still do a lot of work. If given the opportunity, I can solve the problems of this area.”

Speaking on religious harmony, Mirza Fakhrul said, “We request our Muslim and Hindu brothers and sisters—let us all work together for the development of the area. Only the paddy sheaf can deliver this development; no one else can. Some people today want to divide us. Do Hindus and Muslims live separately in Bangladesh? In our area, Hindus and Muslims live together, move together. Hindus come to our festivals, and we go to pujas of the Hindus. We want to preserve this situation. Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians—we want to build the country together. We want to ensure equal security for everyone.”

The BNP leader added, “Now another party is coming—what’s the name? Jamaat. Have they been in power before? Have they done anything for anyone? We have done the work. BNP is a proven party. We want to do more work—build new schools, roads, hospitals, and create jobs for our children.”