Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday issued a sweeping call for national unity, urging citizens across caste, creed and religion to come together—echoing the spirit of 1971 and the July Uprising—to secure his party’s victory in the February 12 election and rebuild Bangladesh.
Addressing a massive rally at the Mymensingh Circuit House ground, Rahman invoked the country’s defining moments of collective struggle, saying Bangladesh was born through extraordinary sacrifice during the Liberation War and later defended again when students and ordinary citizens rose up in 2024.
“We achieved independence in 1971 through immense sacrifice,” he said. “And on August 5, 2024, people from all walks of life once again stepped forward to protect that freedom.”
He said those historic moments were marked by unity without division—where people stood side by side without questioning geography, identity or faith.
Tarique said rebuilding Bangladesh in line with people’s aspirations requires one slogan: “Work for the country, build the nation; Bangladesh above everything.”
“Bangladesh will move forward only if we remain united. Only through unity can people’s rule be established and accountability ensured. Let us pledge today to transform Bangladesh into a country truly run by its people,” he said.
Tarique introduced 24 BNP candidates from Mymensingh, Jamalpur, Netrokona and Sherpur, handing them the party’s paddy sheaf symbol. “I am entrusting them to you. Make them victorious so they can serve you.”
Tarique, accompanied by his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, arrived in Mymensingh by road around 3:30pm as part of his nationwide election campaign.
Thousands of party leaders and supporters from the four districts gathered at the Circuit House ground, where security personnel struggled to clear the way for his motorcade.
Before taking the stage, Tarique spoke with family members of those killed and injured in the July uprising and in democratic movements against Sheikh Hasina over the past 17 years. He shook hands with them and expressed his sympathy.
Zubaida Rahman was also present on the stage but did not speak. She was seen repeatedly waving to the crowd, visibly moved by the reception.
‘ENSURE SECURITY AT POLLING CENTRES’
Calling for early voter turnout, Tarique asked party supporters to line up at polling centres from dawn on the election day. “When voting begins, you must vote early. But you must not leave after voting.”
“You must stay at the polling centres and ensure votes are properly counted. For many years, we were denied the right to vote, and votes were stolen in different ways. This time, we must remain alert so that no one can steal our votes,” he said.
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BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday issued a sweeping call for national unity, urging citizens across caste, creed and religion to come together—echoing the spirit of 1971 and the July Uprising—to secure his party’s victory in the February 12 election and rebuild Bangladesh.
Addressing a massive rally at the Mymensingh Circuit House ground, Rahman invoked the country’s defining moments of collective struggle, saying Bangladesh was born through extraordinary sacrifice during the Liberation War and later defended again when students and ordinary citizens rose up in 2024.
“We achieved independence in 1971 through immense sacrifice,” he said. “And on August 5, 2024, people from all walks of life once again stepped forward to protect that freedom.”
He said those historic moments were marked by unity without division—where people stood side by side without questioning geography, identity or faith.
Tarique said rebuilding Bangladesh in line with people’s aspirations requires one slogan: “Work for the country, build the nation; Bangladesh above everything.”
“Bangladesh will move forward only if we remain united. Only through unity can people’s rule be established and accountability ensured. Let us pledge today to transform Bangladesh into a country truly run by its people,” he said.
Tarique introduced 24 BNP candidates from Mymensingh, Jamalpur, Netrokona and Sherpur, handing them the party’s paddy sheaf symbol. “I am entrusting them to you. Make them victorious so they can serve you.”
Tarique, accompanied by his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, arrived in Mymensingh by road around 3:30pm as part of his nationwide election campaign.
Thousands of party leaders and supporters from the four districts gathered at the Circuit House ground, where security personnel struggled to clear the way for his motorcade.
Before taking the stage, Tarique spoke with family members of those killed and injured in the July uprising and in democratic movements against Sheikh Hasina over the past 17 years. He shook hands with them and expressed his sympathy.
Zubaida Rahman was also present on the stage but did not speak. She was seen repeatedly waving to the crowd, visibly moved by the reception.
‘ENSURE SECURITY AT POLLING CENTRES’
Calling for early voter turnout, Tarique asked party supporters to line up at polling centres from dawn on the election day. “When voting begins, you must vote early. But you must not leave after voting.”
“You must stay at the polling centres and ensure votes are properly counted. For many years, we were denied the right to vote, and votes were stolen in different ways. This time, we must remain alert so that no one can steal our votes,” he said.
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