BNP nominee from Dhaka-5 constituency (Jatrabari and Demra) Md. Nabi Ullah. File Photo

DHAKA, Feb 05, 2026 (BSS) - BNP nominee from Dhaka-5 constituency (Jatrabari and Demra) Md. Nabi Ullah has pledged to resolving infrastructural crises, water logging, and ensuring civic amenities, if elected in the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad polls slated for February 12. 

“I will work, in consultation with local residents, to address all problems including gas and water shortages, environmental pollution, traffic congestion, drugs, and the menace of juvenile gangs,” he said in an exclusive interview with BSS ahead of the polls here recently. 

Following are the excerpts from the interview:  

BSS: What are your election promises to the voters of your constituency?

Md. Nabi Ullah: Those who were members of parliament from this constituency in the past did not establish any significant government institutions here. There are no adequate hospitals, public universities, sports grounds, or children’s parks.

Even with a small amount of rainfall, waterlogging occurs in our area. Since independence, no permanent solution has been implemented. If elected, I pledge to work with local residents to resolve these problems according to their needs.

The reality, however, is that because no adequate government institutions were established for a long time after independence, it will now take time to build them. If former MPs had set up even two government institutions each, many would exist here today. Now we must focus on implementing them.

Another major problem is the flyover. In the flyover areas of Jatrabari and surrounding localities, there is no provision for entry or exit for residents of Demra, Matuail, and Jatrabari. Although this area is known as the eastern gateway to the capital, no beautification has been done. 

While the entrances to capitals around the world are attractive, seeing the gate to our capital makes it feel as though we live in a garbage city.

In addition, a new gas crisis has emerged here. The people’s main demand now is the resolution of gas and water shortages. Residents of this constituency, adjacent to Dhaka, are not receiving gas and water properly. I have met with the appropriate authorities to address this crisis. Although there is little immediate scope for resolution at present, if the BNP comes to power in the future, these real-life problems will be solved.

Environmental pollution is another major issue in this area. Despite being the gateway to the capital, Jatrabari has turned into a filthy garbage city.

 Most of Dhaka city’s waste is dumped here and has been piled up for a long time. If elected, I will adopt an integrated plan for waste management, environmental protection, and traffic congestion mitigation.

Jatrabari is currently infamous for traffic congestion. Vehicles from six divisions of the country use this route. Due to the lack of effective administrative measures, congestion is increasing day by day. At the same time, drug traffickers are highly active. In the absence of elected representatives, the administration also appears inactive in many cases. If elected, I will permanently eradicate terrorism, drugs, and snatching.

Due to the lack of playgrounds, educational, and cultural activities in our area, many adolescents are getting involved in various crimes. To address this problem, playgrounds, recreational centers, educational institutions, and government establishments will be built.

BSS: What instructions have you given your leaders and activists regarding compliance with the election code of conduct?

Md. Nabi Ullah: Since the Election Commission announced the code of conduct, we have been extremely cautious. We do not want to get involved in any controversy by violating even minor provisions of the code. Therefore, we are carrying out all activities strictly in line with the Election Commission’s directives.

BSS: What is your position on the referendum on the July Charter?

Md. Nabi Ullah: We are acting in accordance with our party’s decision regarding the referendum on the July Charter. The party supports a “Yes” vote in the referendum. Our leaders and activists have been instructed accordingly and are working in line with that guidance.

BSS: What are your expectations regarding the upcoming national parliamentary election?

Md. Nabi Ullah: For the past 17 years, elections in the country have effectively been held without voters. There have been no participatory elections, and people have not been able to cast their votes freely. This time, we hope the interim government will deliver a fair election with a level playing field and surprise the whole world.

According to Election Commission sources, the total number of voters in the Dhaka-5 constituency is 419,996.

Among them, 214,594 male voters, 205,397 female voters, and 5 third-gender voters. Of these, 4,541 voters have registered for postal voting. The constituency has 150 polling centers.
The candidates contesting against Md. Nabi Ullah are: Tofazzal Hossain Mostafa of the Communist Party of Bangladesh with ‘Kaste’ (Sickle) symbol, Mir Abdus Sabur of the Jatiya Party with ‘Langol’ (Plough), Mohammad Kamal Hossain of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with ‘Dari Palla’ (Weighing Scale), Md. Ibrahim of Islami Andolon Bangladesh with ‘Hap Pakha’ (Hand Fan), Md. Golam Azam of Bangladesh Labour Party with ‘Anaros’ (Pineapple), Md. Taifur Rahman Rahi of Bangladesh Cultural Liberation Alliance with ‘Chhari’ (Stick), Md. Saiful Alam of Bangladesh Congress ‘Daab’ (Coconut), Md. Humayun Kabir of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) with  ‘Chhata’ (Umbrella), Shahinur Akhtar Sumi of Bangladesher Samajtantrik Dal (Marxist) with ‘Kanchi’(scissor)symbol, and Syed Mohammad Ibrahim of Gonodhikar Parishad with Truck symbol.