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CUMILLA, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS) – Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (BASAD) candidate for the Cumilla-6 constituency Kamrunnahar Sathi has pledged to prioritize sustainable employment opportunities for the unemployed if elected in the 13th parliament election.
She came up with the commitment during an exclusive interview with Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Cumilla (South) district correspondent Delwar Hossain Akaid.
During the interview, Kamrunnahar Sathi answered a range of questions, highlighting her plans and expectations regarding the forthcoming national election.
“Meeting people’s basic needs is the most urgent task and the precondition for fulfilling those needs is ensuring employment for the unemployed,” she said.
“That is why my first priority is to create sustainable job opportunities for jobless people,” she added.
Kamrunnahar Sathi is contesting the election with the 'Moi' (Ladder) symbol. She, the youngest candidate in the constituency, is currently an executive member of the BASAD Cumilla district committee.
In her affidavit, she mentioned her profession as a student.
She has completed her bachelor’s degree in law and is contesting a national election for the first time. Born on November 20, 2000, Kamrunnahar Sathi is the daughter of Mohan Mia and Hosneara Begum and hails from the Uttarpara area of Punnamati village under Burichang police station in Cumilla district.
BSS: What are your electoral pledges to the voters of your constituency?
Kamrunnahar Sathi: The primary responsibility of a Member of Parliament is to enact laws for the country and to work relentlessly to ensure people’s basic needs—food, clothing, education, healthcare and housing.
Alongside this, it is essential to ensure employment for the unemployed according to their skills and qualifications.
If elected, I will work first and foremost to eliminate unemployment.
I will also strive to ensure that state-allocated funds are utilised to the maximum benefit of the people.
As the youngest candidate and a young woman, I believe my new ideas and energy can contribute meaningfully to national development.
By participating in the election for the first time, I want to stand beside the people and earn their trust.
BSS: What instructions have you given to party leaders and activists regarding compliance with the election code of conduct?
Kamrunnahar Sathi: We are strictly following the election code of conduct and have urged our leaders, activists and supporters to fully comply with all electoral rules.
BSS: What is your position on the referendum regarding the July Charter?
Kamrunnahar Sathi: The decision of my party’s central leadership on this matter is final.
BSS: What are your expectations regarding the upcoming national parliamentary election?
Kamrunnahar Sathi: My expectation is that the Election Commission will organize a free, fair, neutral and peaceful election where every voter can exercise their right independently.
I urge voters not to be misled by black money, muscle power, or religious extremism and elect principled and ideologically committed candidates.
Other candidates in the constituency include Md. Monirul Haque Chowdhury of BNP (Sheaf of Paddy symbol), Obaidul Kabir Mohan of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) ('Tara' symbol), Mohammad Harunur Rashid of Islami Andolan Bangladesh ('Hat Pakha' symbol), Kazi Din Mohammad of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami ('Dari Palla' symbol) and Md. Amir Hossain Forayezi of Bangladesh Sangskritik Mukti Jote ('Chori' symbol).
The Cumilla-6 constituency comprises Adarsha Sadar, Sadar South, Cumilla City Corporation and the Cantonment area.
The total number of voters in the constituency is 6, 31,886, including 3, 18,325 male voters, 3, 13,554 female voters and seven third-gender voters.
