BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today spoke at an election rally at Bells Park ground in Barishal. Photo : BSS

BARISAL, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS)- Without naming any political party BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today said some leaders of the once ‘secret organization’ became new tyrants just like autocrats.

“Mothers and sisters of the country are not safe from them,” he said adding that After August 5, 2024 the party is using the same language against us as it was used by the autocrats.

The party once for its ‘covert’ identity now has emerged as new oppressors, he said at an election rally at Bells Park ground in Barishal city today.

BNP Chairman said Bangladesh will run based on the people's verdict. People will elect a government on February 12 which will be accountable to them. 

"I observe with immense pain and disgust that the leaders of that party are openly using extremely slanderous words against women. Those leaders and workers have no respect to mothers and sisters. They have no respect for human dignity," he observed.

Tarique Rahman pointed out the recent remarks of a leader of the ‘covert’ party in Comilla who told that they will be begging vote from people touching their feet until February 12, and after that it’s will be a vice versa. 

“What kind of people they are? How they treat people, their mentality has been exposed," Tarique said.
 
“If they are elected, life of the common people will be in complete misery. So, the covert force must be given a lesson, people must remain cautious about them,” he said. 

Tarique Rahman said the ‘covert’ party was always with the autocrat government. They are the other side of the same coin. They were with them in '71, '86, '96, and for the past 15 years."

Regarding the local problems of Barishal, Tarique Rahman said, "River erosion is the biggest problem in Barishal; embankments must be built. Many tasks remain unfinished; to complete those tasks, the people must take the right decision."

He said there are many unfinished projects initiated during the BNP's past tenure. Those projects should be completed. If BNP wins, it will work to solve those problems," he added. 

Stating that the country cannot move forward by keeping women confined in homes, the BNP Chairman said, "Men and women must work together, shoulder to shoulder; otherwise, building the desired country will not be possible."

Tarique Rahman said that the secret parties have made insulting and hateful statements about women. "The covert forces are belittling the people; their mentality is reflected in their statements. If they come to power, life will become unbearable for the public. Therefore, they must be taught a lesson, and people must remain cautious about them."

The rally was presided over by Moniruzzaman Khan Faruq, Convenor of Barishal Mohanagar BNP.

At the rally, Tarique Rahman introduced the BNP and alliance candidates in 21 parliamentary seats across the six districts of Barishal division.

After nearly 20 years, Tarique Rahman's rally in Barishal drew crowds from various districts and upazilas since morning, with leaders and activists joining the rally at the historic Blackless Park ground in processions. The activists participated in the rally with drums and dressed in various colors. BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman landed by helicopter at Barishal Outer Stadium at 12:20 PM. From there, he came to the rally venue in a motorcade. Activists cheered around his convoy. The entire venue resonated with various slogans in favor of the Paddy Sheaf. 

The attending leaders and activists expressed hope that a BNP government under Tarique Rahman's leadership in the coming days will play a role in the development of the southern region.