CUMILLA, Jan 11, 2026 (BSS) - National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Organiser for Southern Region Hasnat Abdullah today called on people to ensure the victory of the 'Yes' vote in the referendum to strengthen democracy and safeguard fundamental rights. "A victory of the 'Yes' vote in the referendum would help establish accountability in state governance, creating scope to implement reforms, including a provision that no individual can serve as prime minister for more than two terms," he said. Hasnat, also an 11-party alliance candidate for Cumilla-4 constituency, was addressing a meeting after an anti-Indian aggression march and public outreach programme at Barashalghar Union of Debidwar upazila in Cumilla this afternoon. Hasnat Abdullah said they want to approach people by rejecting corruption, extortion, and politics of fear, adding that winning people's hearts through love and sincerity remains the core philosophy of their politics. He expressed firm resolve to build effective resistance against corruption, loan default culture, and extortion, saying such practices have long undermined democratic institutions. Claiming that the upcoming election would reflect public support for ethical and corruption-free politics, he said it would create an opportunity to keep loan defaulters and corrupt individuals out of parliament. Leaders and activists of the NCP and Jamaat-e-Islami, along with local dignitaries, were present at the meeting.

NARSINGDI, Jan 11, 2026 (BSS) - BNP Joint Secretary General and Narsingdi district unit President Khairul Kabir Khokon today urged people to remain vigilant against religious extremists who spread confusion in the name of religion. He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a doa mahfil organised by Chinishpur Union unit of BNP at the Daspara Nursery Field this afternoon. In the event, all sought eternal peace of the departed soul of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Khokon said following the political ideals of Tarique Rahman and implementing his proposed 31-point outline would help build a happy, prosperous and democratic state. The programme was presided over by Abdul Al-Mamun Munshi, president of Chinishpur Union BNP Ward No-6, while Advocate Shirin Sultana, Self-Reliance Affairs Secretary of the BNP National Executive Committee, spoke as the main discussant. Local BNP leaders and activists and its associate bodies were present.