Highlights
- BNP worker Nur Kasem gave a Tk 10 lakh cheque to party leader Kamruzzaman Kamrul during a rally in Sunamganj.
- His bank account reportedly has only Tk 3,412.
- He said he gave the cheque out of respect and affection for Kamrul.
- Kamrul announced he will return the cheque, calling it a gesture of love.
Cheque Gift at Political Rally Goes Viral
A BNP worker named Nur Kasem (37) has drawn widespread attention after giving a Tk 10 lakh cheque to BNP leader Kamruzzaman Kamrul during a political rally in Sunamganj’s Jamalganj upazila.
The event took place at Sachna Bazar on Saturday afternoon, where Kamrul — a BNP nomination aspirant for the Sunamganj-1 constituency — was the chief guest. He is also a former joint general secretary of the district BNP and former chairman of Tahirpur Upazila Parishad.
Worker Has Only Tk 3,412 in Account
Surprisingly, it was later revealed that Nur Kasem had only Tk 3,412 in his bank account.
Kasem, a farmer and small brick trader, lives in Mandiyata village, on the edge of Tanguar Haor in Tahirpur upazila. He has little formal education and can barely sign his name.
In a phone interview, Kasem explained:
“আমি ওনারে (কামরুল) ভালা পাই। উনি গরিবের লাগি ভালা। তাই মনের আবেগে দিছি। আমার অত টেকা নাই। এখন যদি মাইনসে কয়, এই টেকা দিত অইব, শ্রীপুর বাজারে আমার একটা ভিটা আছে, ইটা বিক্রি কইরা দিমু।”
Translation: “I like him. He is good for poor people. I gave it out of emotion. I don’t have that much money. If people ask me to pay it, I’ll sell my land in Sripur Bazar and manage it.”
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Emotional Gesture, Not Political Move
Kasem said he had gone to the rally just to watch but got emotional when he saw Kamrul receiving garlands and gifts from supporters. He then presented the cheque along with a garland.
“আমি খারাপ মানুষ না। কাম করি খাই। আমার কোনো ধান্দা নাই। আমি শিক্ষিত না, রাজনীতি অততা বুঝিও না। মন থাকি ওনারে ভালা পাই। এর লাগি দিছি।”
Translation: “I’m not a bad person. I work hard for my living. I’m not educated or deeply into politics. I just like him from my heart, that’s why I did it.”
“ব্যবসায়ী, ক্যারিয়ার বিল্ডার বা মার্কেটার—সবার জন্য এক রোডম্যাপ ! বিস্তারিত জানতে ক্লিক করুন..”
BNP Leader Kamrul Responds
BNP leader Kamrul responded by saying he appreciated the love but would not keep the cheque.
“এটি দলের প্রতি, আমার প্রতি তাঁর (নূর কাসেম) ভালোবাসা। আমি তাঁর ভালোবাসাটা গ্রহণ করব, চেকটি ফেরত দেব।”
Translation: “This is his love for me and the party. I will accept his love but return the cheque.”
He also mentioned that many supporters gave him garlands made of flowers and small amounts of money — Tk 10, Tk 100, or Tk 500 — as a sign of support.
“নিজের ব্যবসার জন্য এখন নিজের ওয়েবসাইট — মাত্র কয়েক মিনিটে Storola দিয়ে!”
BNP Nomination Race in Sunamganj-1
Besides Kamrul, other BNP figures are also seeking nomination for the Sunamganj-1 constituency, including:
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Salma Nazir, wife of late MP Nazir Hossain
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Anisul Haque, former vice president of district BNP
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Mahbubur Rahman, former central leader of Jubo Dal
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Hamidul Haque Afindi, UK-based BNP leader
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Abdul Motaleb Khan, former vice president of district BNP
Source: Prothom Alo
