Highlights
- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged everyone to protect the country from division.
- He said some parties are trying to disrupt the election by demanding “PR” and referendum.
- BNP leader Abdullah Muhammad Taher mocked critics saying he could teach them what PR means.
- Fakhrul promised jobs, family cards, and better healthcare if BNP is elected.
- He called for peace, harmony, and democratic unity across the nation.
Fakhrul Calls for National Unity
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged the nation to unite and avoid creating divisions. Speaking at a meeting at Gopalpur School field in Thakurgaon’s Garrea Union on Wednesday (15 October), he said,
“পিআর আমি নিজেই বুঝি না৷ দেশটাকে বাঁচান, বিভাজন সৃষ্টি করবেন না৷”
Translation: “Even I don’t fully understand PR. Save the country, don’t create division.”
He criticized those who are demanding “PR system” and “referendum” as a precondition for elections, saying they are trying to disrupt the democratic process.
“কম খরচে কীভাবে আনবেন বড় রিটার্ন—শিখুন বাস্তব অভিজ্ঞতা থেকে”
PR Debate Should Happen in Parliament
Fakhrul explained that political parties should discuss PR (Proportional Representation) inside parliament.
“পিআর নিয়ে তর্ক-বিতর্ক পার্লামেন্টে গিয়ে হবে। যেসব মতে দলগুলো একমত সেগুলো জুলাই সনদে স্বাক্ষর হবে। বাকি মতের জন্য গণভোট হবে।”
Translation: “The debate on PR should happen in parliament. The issues parties agree on will be signed in the July Charter, and others can go to a referendum.”
He requested everyone to ensure the election takes place peacefully, ending political unrest and hatred.
“We Don’t Want Division or Violence”
Fakhrul emphasized the need for national harmony and rejection of religious and political division.
“হিংসার রাজনীতি চাই না৷ হিন্দু-মুসলিমের বিভেদ চাই না৷ সবাই মিলে শান্তিতে থাকতে চাই।”
Translation: “We don’t want politics of violence or Hindu-Muslim division. We want to live peacefully together.”
BNP’s Election Promises
Mirza Fakhrul also shared what BNP plans to do if elected to power.
“বিএনপি নির্বাচিত হলে এক কোটি মানুষের কর্মসংস্থানের ব্যবস্থা করা হবে… প্রতিটি পরিবারকে ফ্যামিলি কার্ড দেওয়া হবে।”
Translation: “If BNP is elected, we will create jobs for 10 million people and provide every family with a family card.”
He added that the party would focus on health, education, and farmers’ welfare.
Abdullah Muhammad Taher’s Remark on PR
Meanwhile, BNP leader Abdullah Muhammad Taher humorously addressed the ongoing PR debate.
“পিআর না বুঝলে আমার ক্লাস করুন, আমি পড়াবো।”
Translation: “If you don’t understand PR, join my class—I’ll teach you.”
His statement quickly spread on social media, with many supporters praising his confident tone.
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“Let Democracy Decide”
Fakhrul concluded his speech by urging everyone to vote freely and avoid division.
“আমার ভোট আমি দেব যাকে খুশি তাকে দেব৷ বিভাজন আমরা সৃষ্টি করতে চাই না। জনগণ যাকে ভোট দেবে তিনি নির্বাচিত হবেন।”
Translation: “I will vote for whoever I want. We don’t want to create division. Whoever people choose will be the winner.”
He reminded everyone that the BNP’s symbol is the paddy sheaf, asking for unity and faith in democracy.
