BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir addressed a election rally in Auliapur Union of Thakurgaon Sadar Upazila this afternoon. Photo: BSS

THAKURGAON, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS)- Job opportunities will be created for 1.5 crore people in the country within 18 months if BNP come to power in next election, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today.

“It’s the pledge of our party chairman Tarique Rahman to create job for 1.5 crore people,” he said while addressing an election rally in Auliapur Union of Sadar Upazila here this afternoon.

Mirza Fakhrul, also the BNP's candidate from Thakurgaon-1 constituency, said under the plan, a family card scheme will be introduced for women, which will be an effective tool for their poverty alleviation.
 
“With this card, women will directly be benefited to meet up the daily needs of their families,” he said.

Mentioning that agricultural cards will be introduced for farmers, Fakhrul said farmers will get various facilities through the cards.

Besides, he assured that easy and affordable healthcare services would be ensured for commoners through health cards.

About the upcoming general elections, BNP secretary general said the polls will be held on February 12 next to restore democracy in the country. 

“I request you to vote for ‘sheaf of paddy’. If you support me, I will try to speak for the people in the parliament," he said.

“If elected, I assure you to work with utmost sincerity for development of rural people and ensuring the safety of people of all religions in Bangladesh,” he said.