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PATUAKHALI, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS) - , has pledged to stop terrorism, drugs, and extortion.
He also spoke about modernisation in the agricultural sector, creation of employment opportunities for unemployed youth and developing Kuakata as a modern tourist town.
Dr Mostafizur Rahman is a former two-time upazila chairman of the constituency. His profession is business.
He made the pledges in an interview given with Patuakhali District roaming correspondent Enamul Haque Ena.
BSS: What are your electoral promises for the voters of your area?
Mostafizur Rahman: If I am elected, I will first create a livable and peaceful environment for the people of this constituency. I will adopt a zero tolerance policy to eradicate terrorism, corruption, extortion and drugs. My commitment is to ensure a safe society for everyone regardless of party, opinion, religion or caste. Along with this, I will work for modernisation in the agricultural sector, creation of employment for unemployed youth, development of Kuakata as a modern tourist city, improvement of healthcare standards and full implementation of Payra Port. In addition, I will try to resolve various crises of fishermen.
BSS: Do you have any instructions for your party leaders and activists to follow the election code of conduct?
Mostafizur Rahman: Of course, there is. I have clearly instructed my party leaders and activists to strictly follow the election code of conduct. We want a free, fair and acceptable election, where the people can exercise their right to vote without any hindrance.
BSS: What is your personal position on the July Charter and the referendum?
Mostafizur Rahman: My party's position and mine are the same on the July Charter and the referendum. We want reforms so that no dictatorial regime can rise in the future. We believe that a referendum is necessary to implement the principles of justice and Islam. I call upon the voters to vote 'Yes' in the referendum and at the same time vote for the hand-fan (Hat Pakha) symbol.
BSS: What are your expectations in the upcoming elections?
Mostafizur Rahman: My expectation is that the hopes and aspirations of the people created through the July Revolution - a new Bangladesh, a new settlement - will be realised. We want to work together with everyone to implement the July Charter.
Candidates for the Patuakhali-4 (Kalapara-Rangabali) constituency are active in the election field. Development, communication system, employment and restoration of democracy are gaining importance as issues in this constituency, which consists of the tourist town of Kuakata, Payra port and vast river and marsh areas.
Patuakhali-4 constituency consists of Kalapara and Rangabali upazilas. As this area is geographically surrounded by rivers and seas, natural disasters, river erosion and communication problems have been a big challenge for a long time.
According to the Election Commission, the total number of voters in this constituency is 3,12, 601. Of them, 1,58,130 are male voters, 1,54,466 are female voters and 5 are third gender voters. This constituency is considered one of the most important constituencies in the district in terms of the number of voters.
BNP candidate Alhaj ABM Mosharraf Hossain, Islami Andolan Bangladesh's Mostafizur Rahman, Jamaat-e-Islami-led 10-party alliance's Khelafat Majlish candidate Dr. Zahir Uddin Ahmed and Gana Adhikar Parishad's Md Rabiul Hasan are contesting in the elections from this constituency.
