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NATORE, Jan 30, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) election in Natore-2 Professor Md. Yunus Ali has expressed his determination to make Natore a livable city and emphasized the creation of employment opportunities.
Professor Md. Yunus Ali, Jamaat-e-Islami's district committee Nayeb-e-Ameer and central committee Majlish-e-Sura member, is one of the top contender in this constituency, shared his views in an interview with Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha's (BSS) Natore district correspondent Farazi Ahmmad Rafiq Baban.
BSS: What are your election promises for the voters of his area?
Yunus Ali: We have understood the people's mindset by engaging with them. They want peace and security, and they reject terrorism, corruption, and looting. We aim to build a peaceful and safe town free from corruption and extortion.
Together with the people, we want to make Natore livable. We will also focus on developing Natore as a tourist destination and creating employment opportunities for the youth.
BSS: What are your instructions to the leaders and workers regarding the election code of conduct?
Yunus Ali: Our organization is disciplined. Leaders and workers follow the instructions of the high command. In line with those instructions, party banners and festoons were removed after the schedule was announced.
Our campaign activities will continue in accordance with the Election Commission's laws. We want to maintain our good reputation and ensure a positive atmosphere for the election.
BSS: What is your position on the referendum on the July Charter?
Yunus Ali: We want justice for the martyrs of the July Revolution and their due dignity. I believe the July Charter represents the very existence of Bangladesh. Therefore, we hold a strong position in favor of the charter and support a 'yes' vote in the referendum.
BSS: What are your expectations for the upcoming parliamentary elections?
Yunus Ali: We lost the 1991 parliamentary election by only 2,000 votes. Since then, we have remained close to the people, working to fulfill their expectations by understanding their sentiments. That is why they are responding both openly and quietly. If a fair election is held, we will win through a silent vote revolution, InshAllah.
The Natore-2 constituency, comprising Natore Sadar and Naldanga upazilas. The constituency includes two municipalities and 12 unions, with 156 polling stations. The total number of voters is 406,886, of whom 201,654 are men, 205,223 are women, and nine are third-gender voters.
Five other candidates for the seat BNP central leader and former deputy minister Advocate M Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu (paddy sheaf), Islami Andolan Bangladesh district committee president Mohammad Ali Siddique (hat pakha), Jatiya Party district committee general secretary Md. Rakib Uddin Kamal (plough), independent candidate Dr. Md. Nurannabi Mridha (football) and Gana Sanghati Andolan leaders Tahamida Islam Tania (mathal).
