Tarique Rahman Calls for Unity to Build a Safe Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman, BNP chairman, calls for unity and cooperation after his party's victory in Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary elections. He stresses maintaining law and order and vows to build a secure and humane nation. The polls marked significant political change following the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government.

Tarique Rahman, the chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has made a fervent call for unity in building a safe and humane Bangladesh following his party's commanding victory in the 13th parliamentary elections. The BNP secured more than two-thirds of the seats, marking a significant shift in Bangladesh's political landscape.

Addressing a press conference shortly after the decisive win, Rahman emphasized the need for everyone to cooperate in maintaining law and order. He said, "We need everyone's cooperation to build a safe and humane Bangladesh. This time, everyone must play a responsible role in rebuilding the country."

The elections, held amid a backdrop of political instability, resulted in the BNP winning 209 out of 297 seats, with Jamaat-e-Islami gaining 68 seats. The voter turnout was recorded at 59.44 percent, and the elections symbolize the end of Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule, following student-led protests.

(With inputs from agencies.)