DHAKA, Feb 5, 2026 (BSS) - BNP Standing Committee member and part’s candidate for Dhaka-8 constituency Mirza Abbas today said criticizing opponents in an election is normal, but making false or deceitful statements is not acceptable. "As true Muslims, we do not tell lies. We have faith, we believe in Allah. Therefore, we will not tell lies in the election,” he said at an electoral exchange meeting, organized by the Motaleb Plaza Flat Owners Association in the city this afternoon. The veteran BNP leader said he will present his past work and future plans during the election campaign. He will not use abusive or foul language regarding leaders or candidates of other parties. He urged people to vote with honesty and integrity. "The people of this country have earned the right to vote through great hardship, blood and sacrifice. I hope they will exercise this right appropriately. Our presence will be maintained at the voting centers until the results are obtained,” said Mirza Abbas. He further said that he will not get involved in any kind of disturbances or quarrels. However, he is prepared to fight if necessary after the election. Finally, he thanked the residents of the area for their support and sought their votes for ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ (Dhaner Shis).  

NARSINGDI, Feb 5, 2026 (BSS) - Sardar Sakhawat Hossain Bokul, Senior Vice President of Narsingdi District BNP and the party's nominee for the Narsingdi-4 (Monohardi-Belabo) constituency, today pledged to ensure citizen services and to fight terrorism, extortion, oppression, and drugs if elected at the election. Bokul made the remarks while addressing an election rally at Hatirdia Shadat Ali Adarsha High School ground on this afternoon, organised by Ekduaria Union BNP. "I am a freedom fighter and have devoted my life to safeguarding the independence and sovereignty of Bangladesh," he said. "I urge the people to vote for those who uphold the spirit and ideals of the Liberation War." "We seek democracy, not repression; people's rights, not plunder. The paddy sheaf symbol represents hardworking citizens and our commitment to restoring their rights. Let us ensure the victory of the people by voting for the paddy sheaf,” he added. The rally was presided over by Ekduaria Union BNP President Mostafa Hossain Shikder and conducted by General Secretary Nazmul Alam Hatem. Among others, District BNP Vice President Tofazzal Hossain Liaqat, Belabo Upazila BNP Convener Ahsan Habib Biplob, Monohardi Upazila BNP Member Secretary Aminur Rahman, Belabo Upazila BNP Member Secretary Abdul Qadir Jalil, Monohardi Upazila BNP Joint Convener Moniruzzaman Monir, Narsingdi District Jubo Dal Joint Convener Azizur Rahman Khandaker Sohag, and Upazila Jubo Dal Member Secretary Masudur Rahman Sohag attended the programme.