KHULNA, Dec 2 (UNB): BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday warned his party leaders and workers that the upcoming national election will be one of the toughest in the history of Bangladesh, and urged them to work hard to garner public support.
"In light of my 30-35 years of political experience, it seems that although one of our main opponents may have weakened, the next election will still be one of the toughest we've ever faced in Bangladesh," he said while virtually addressing two workshops simultaneously in Mymensingh and Khulna.
The BNP's central training committee organised the workshop in Tarique Smrity Auditorium, Mymensingh and Khulna Press Club on the party's 31-point state reform proposal.
He said it is becoming increasingly clear with time that the next election will not be easy, as people's thoughts and ideas have evolved over the last 20 years. "The people are now much more aware, thanks to social media and other factors."
Tarique, the eldest son of former president Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, said that the people of the country have confidence in the BNP.
"But retaining this trust is difficult. It is our responsibility, not the people's, to maintain this confidence. The people will keep their trust in you if you stay connected with them and behave and speak in line with their expectations," he said.
Tarique said the BNP always believes that the source of all the party's power is the people. "So, be with the people and keep the people with you."
He observed that some BNP leaders, workers, and colleagues have developed an attitude as if they are already in power or about to come to power. "I would like to tell you all that we have not come to power yet. I don't know if we will come to power. We'll only be able to gain power when we earn the support of the people of Bangladesh. So, we must earn the people's support."
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