Bangladesh Jatiya Dal chief dissolves party, joins BNP

Bangla Press Desk:  Syed Ehsanul Huda, chairman of Bangladesh Jatiya Dal, dissolved his party and formally joined BNP at a signing ceremony held at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan, Dhaka on Monday.

At the event, Huda and his party members presented a bouquet of flowers to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.

Welcoming Huda and his colleagues, Fakhrul said the joining reflected trust in the leadership of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and confidence in the political philosophy of party founder Ziaur Rahman and Chairperson Khaleda Zia.

He said Huda closely worked with BNP in the long movement for democracy. “Today Ehsanul Huda and the leaders and activists of his party have officially joined BNP.”

Fakhrul expressed hope that their joining would strengthen BNP. “This will make our democratic movement stronger and help us move forward. We hope their involvement will also play a positive role in the coming election.”

BNP Standing Committee Member Nazrul Islam Khan said he has been working with Huda for a long time as the latter’s party was a partner in the movement against Awami League authoritarianism. “It will now be easier for us to work together in the same party. I hope Huda and his party colleagues will strengthen BNP and the struggle for democracy.”

Huda said the country is going through a critical period. “We fought for the people and democracy together earlier. There are now attempts to foil the upcoming election. At this time, I am dissolving my party and joining BNP.”

Huda also said he has joined BNP to strengthen the hands of Tarique Rahman.

At the programme, Huda filled out the party’s primary membership form to officially join BNP.

According to BNP sources, Huda is going to contest the upcoming parliamentary election from Kishoreganj-5 constituency with BNP’s ticket.

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