Sajjad Hossain

The BNP has issued detailed instructions to its grassroots leaders and activists to boost turnout and prevent irregularities and voter intimidation at polling centres across the country on election day.

The BNP has issued detailed instructions to its grassroots leaders and activists to boost turnout and prevent irregularities and voter intimidation at polling centres across the country on election day.

BNP-nominated candidates are facing strong competition from rebel party candidates in around four dozen constituencies, according to the party’s internal findings.

BNP yesterday unveiled its election manifesto, pledging nine key commitments across critical sectors and vowing to establish an accountable, responsible, and a “just state” directly answerable to the people.

On the morning of January 29th, before the sun had fully risen over Rajshahi, food vendors began arriving at a local Madrasa field.

Giving priority to justice, the rule of law, human rights, women’s safety and religious freedom -- among 11 fundamental issues -- the BNP will announce its election manifesto today, outlining its vision for what it calls a new phase of democratic governance.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has made over four dozen area-specific pledges over the past 10 days while campaigning in 20 districts, assuring the people of job creation, welfare, healthcare, and the development of infrastructure and agriculture.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday warned against vote theft, urging voters to remain wary of people from other areas casting votes using someone else’s name.

The BNP, if voted to power, will waive agricultural loans of up to Tk 10,000 with interest and build the Padma Barrage to benefit the people of the Rajshahi region, party Chairman Tarique Rahman told a campaign rally in Rajshahi city yesterday.

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The scale of internal defiance has triggered questions about BNP’s ability to enforce organisational discipline even as it confronts rival parties.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, hinting at Jamaat, asked why its two leaders stayed in the BNP-led alliance government if that government was corrupt, as being claimed by the party now.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday pledged a zero-tolerance policy on corruption and strict enforcement of law and order if his party returns to power, saying public safety must be ensured so people can live without fear.

In his maiden election rally yesterday, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman alleged that a certain party is trying to deceive voters, particularly women, with “tickets to heaven” in exchange for votes.

Despite hectic negotiations, repeated warnings, and expulsions, BNP has failed to persuade its rebel candidates to withdraw from the election race, triggering frustration and anger among its partners.

Grassroots supporters converge as Tarique Rahman set to address the rally

The BNP has strengthened internal monitoring of its nominees, stepping up oversight to ensure strict compliance with the electoral code of conduct, so that the party’s image is not harmed during the election campaign.

The BNP has intensified preparations for the upcoming election, rolling out a centralised system of instructions, monitoring and training aimed at tightening control over grassroots campaigning and candidate activities.

With the general election knocking at the door, the BNP is seeking to attract female voters by pledging to introduce a “Family Card” that would provide women with cash assistance and essential items.