BNP's future policy focuses on improving living standards

Banglapress Published: 23 September 2025, 10:25 AM

BNP's future policy focuses on improving living standards

Bangla Press Desk: BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman said on Monday that the party’s future political direction will focus on improving the living standards of the Bangladeshi people. “All our political programmes are aimed at the welfare of the general public. We need the people’s support and cooperation to implement these initiatives designed for their benefit,” he stated while addressing a discussion organised by Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal, the youth wing of the BNP, in the capital on Monday. He joined the event virtually from London. The discussion, titled “Anti-Fascist Movement and My Unspoken Words”, was held at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB), marking the anniversary of the July uprising. Urging party leaders and activists, including those from Jubo Dal, to earn the trust of the people, Rahman said, “Uphold public confidence. Remember, if the people accept you, you are a leader. If they reject you, you are not.”

The BNP acting chairman also called on all pro-BNP organisations, including Chhatra Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal and Mohila Dal, to connect with the public and convey the party’s policies and vision. “If you believe in the ideology of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman and accept Khaleda Zia as your leader, it is your responsibility to present these visions to the people – because their verdict is what matters most,” he said. Outlining the party’s future plans, Rahman said that if voted to power in the next general election, the BNP would prioritise employment generation, improvements to healthcare, and environmental initiatives. “If elected, our target is to plant between 300 and 320 million trees over the next five years,” he said.

He also pledged reforms to primary healthcare, including a plan to ensure that 80% of primary healthcare workers are women. Rahman stressed the importance of developing a skilled workforce in Bangladesh. He added that international language courses would be introduced for unemployed youth and school students to enhance their employment prospects abroad. Speaking at the same event, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir warned of a plot to destabilise the country. “A conspiracy is currently underway to create instability, aiming to obstruct Bangladesh’s path to democracy,” he said. He noted that the country was in a critical transitional period. “As we begin to dream of a democratic future, we also face enormous challenges – a collapsed economy and a broken political system. We must rebuild and move forward.”

“Whenever the country faces ruin – be it politically or economically – the BNP steps up to take responsibility. It appears we may need to do so once again,” he added. Mirza Fakhrul also urged political parties to move beyond blame games. “Let us seize this moment to restore democracy and rebuild a prosperous Bangladesh. Together, we can take the country forward.” BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas echoed concerns about ongoing conspiracies, suggesting attempts are being made to disrupt the interim government. “Certain elements are plotting to plunge the government into crisis or incite unrest. We see through these manoeuvres. They’ve started staging a drama to either delay or derail the election,” he alleged. A video documentary chronicling the 2024 mass uprising and anti-government protests during the Sheikh Hasina administration was screened during the event, which was chaired by Jubo Dal President Abdul Monayem Munna. This article was originally published on Daily Sun. [Bangla Press is a global platform for free thought. It provides impartial news, analysis, and commentary for independent-minded individuals. Our goal is to bring about positive change, which is more important today than ever before.]

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