BNP along with its affiliated and associate organizations held an election rally in Kachua upazila today. Photo: BSS

BAGERHAT, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS) - BNP along with its affiliated and associate organizations held an election rally in Kachua upazila here today amid growing political activity ahead of the national parliamentary elections, slated for February 12

BNP-nominated candidate for Bagerhat-2 (Sadar-Kachua) constituency Barrister Sheikh Md. Zakir Hossain addressed the public meeting as the chief guest at Kachua Upazila Sadar Bijoy Chattar in the afternoon. The rally was presided over by Upazila BNP President Sardar Zahid.

District BNP Member Secretary Muzaffar Rahman Alam, former District BNP Vice-President Khan Monirul Islam, District BNP member Hazara Asadul Islam Panna, and District Mohila Dal President Sahida Akhter spoke as special guests. Local BNP leaders and activists were also present.

Addressing the gathering, Barrister Zakir Hossain said that if the BNP's electoral symbol, the sheaf of paddy, wins the upcoming parliamentary elections, there would be no place for drug dealers, terrorists and extortionists in Kachua. He described the sheaf of paddy as the symbol of the BNP and national leader Tarique Rahman.

Outlining his development plans, he said priority would be given to improving sanitation, resolving the safe drinking water crisis, creating employment opportunities, and strengthening legal aid services. He also pledged to transform Kachua into a model municipality and ensure the use of fresh water through canal excavation and better utilization of the Baleshwar River.

Barrister Zakir Hossain said initiatives would be taken to boost agricultural production, including sugarcane, millet, rice, tomatoes, maize, leafy vegetables, lentils, betel nut and coconut, through proper use of fresh water.

He also announced plans to expand lobster cultivation using modern technology and to provide easy-term loans to fish farmers and fishermen.

He further said he would play an active role in parliament to ensure rehabilitation, education, and one-time financial assistance for families of fishermen affected by natural disasters and those who lost their lives at sea, and would work toward enacting necessary laws.