BNP chief Tarique pledges barrage, factories and revival of jute industry in Tangail

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has outlined plans for constructing a barrage on the Jamuna River, establishing juice processing plants, and setting up different factories, alongside initiatives to revive the jute industry in Tangail.

Speaking at the last rally of his three-day tour to the north on Saturday, Tarique pledged to improve local living standards through these projects if the BNP comes to power.

He said, “If we all work together, and adopt plans collectively, God willing, we will be able to bring our desired change not just in Tangail, but across Bangladesh.

“But for this change to happen, the true owners of this country -- the people -- must stand with us. No work can succeed without the owners.

“If the people support the BNP and push us forward, God willing, the BNP will gradually be able to change the fortunes of the people.”

At the rally beside the Dhaka–Tangail Highway, Tarique sought votes for BNP candidates from Tangail’s eight constituencies.

Tarique also accused unnamed groups of plotting to disrupt the election and warned the public to stay alert.

He said, “I appeal to all of you: some groups are still trying to obstruct voting in different ways.

“Their agents are approaching households, especially mothers and sisters, trying to collect NID numbers and mobile numbers, attempting to mislead them. The public must remain vigilant against such tactics.”