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Only BNP can restore peace in country: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said that restoring peace is the country's most urgent need, asserting that only the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is capable of ensuring stability.
"BNP is a proven party, and I am personally known to you. I have worked with you for a long time and have never abandoned you," he said, adding that if elected in the upcoming polls, he would work for the overall development of Thakurgaon.
He was addressing a public meeting this afternoon during his election campaign at Molani Bazar in Chilarang Union of Thakurgaon Sadar Upazila.
Mirza Fakhrul alleged that in previous elections people were deprived of their voting rights, claiming that votes had been "taken away by the fascist Sheikh Hasina."
"This time, we are optimistic for a proper election where voters will be able to freely exercise their franchise and vote for the candidate of their choice," he said.
Referring to his election pledges, the BNP leader said that new industries would be established, modern hospitals would be built to improve healthcare services, medicines would be made available at affordable prices and initiatives would be taken to further strengthen the police force to maintain law and order.
Terming the upcoming polls the final election of his life, Mirza Fakhrul appealed to voters for their support, reports BSS.
"This is my last vote, the last election of my life. I seek your support so that I can serve you in this final election by voting for the Sheaf of Paddy," he said.
Leaders and activists of the BNP joined the gathering.