Tarique to outline S region dev plan at Khulna rally today

KHULNA, Feb 1 (BSS): BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will present a clear and time-bound development blueprint prioritising the overall progress of the country's southern region at a major election rally in Khulna today (Monday).
The development plan will focus on economic revitalisation of the region, including promotion of tourism centring the Sundarbans, construction of sustainable embankments to protect lives and property in coastal areas, creation of employment opportunities for unemployed youths, reopening of long-closed mills and factories, ensuring gas connections in Khulna, and establishment of new economic zones, according to Khulna BNP leaders.
The information was disclosed at a press briefing held at a city hotel on Sunday afternoon by BNP National Executive Committee's Student Affairs Secretary and BNP candidate for Khulna-3 constituency Rakibul Islam Bakkul.
He said BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman was scheduled to arrive in Khulna on Monday.
A massive election rally will be held at Probhati School ground in Khalishpur at 11.00 am with participation of party leaders, activists and supporters, where Tarique Rahman will address the gathering as the chief guest.
Rakibul Islam Bakkul said the rally has generated widespread enthusiasm among BNP leaders and activists across Khulna and the greater south-western region.
Preparations including stage construction, security arrangements, maintenance of discipline and smooth management of public gathering are almost complete, he added.