Days of slogan-based politics over, says Tarique

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called upon all to cast their votes for the sheaf of paddy in the next general election to build the nation, reports BSS.

"I call upon all men and women, students, the young generation, and people from all walks of life of the country to vote for the sheaf of paddy in the upcoming general election to give BNP a chance to build the nation," he said.

He made the call while addressing a discussion titled 'The Future Bangladesh in the Expectations of the Youth and BNP's Plan' at Bangladesh China Friendship International Conference Center in the capital on Tuesday.

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), Juba Dal and Swechasebak Dal jointly organised the discussion, marking the International Youth Day-2025.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was present at the event as the special guest with Swechchhasebak Dal Central President SM Jilani in the chair.

Tarique Rahman said the era of traditional slogan-based politics is over, asserting that the public is now looking for change. "BNP believes in implementing its promises rather than just making them," he said urging all to cooperate BNP to turn its plans into reality.

In this connection, he said a spontaneous show of public support is crucial to improve the quality of life of all citizens and to establish the right of the people in Bangladesh.

In his speech, Tarique Rahman highlighted various initiatives undertaken by BNP aimed at creating employment and empowering the youth of the country.

He said, "One thing has become clear in the today's discussion that there was no alternative but to acquire technological knowledge for the survival in the present technology-based modern world".

Describing youth as the lifeline of development, he said their creativity, innovative spirit, and ambition can propel a country toward prosperity. "If the youth are led astray, the nation's development and progress can also be hampered".

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said falsehood is being made against BNP's politics.

"BNP is being blamed for every bad things taking place in the country now. These efforts are intentional. As BNP has the potentials and possibilities to run the state in future, this propaganda is being spread to defame it," he said.