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DHAKA, Dec 8, 2025 (BSS) - BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed today said that the people will reject anyone who creates obstacles in the country's democratic journey.
He said, "It took a long 16-year struggle and immense sacrifice to acquire the right to vote. Therefore, people will reject those who obstruct this democratic journey."
Salahuddin made the remarks while inaugurating the second day of the BNP's seven-day programme titled 'Plan for Nation Building' at the Krishibid Institution, Bangladesh (KIB) Convention Hall in the capital.
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi presided over the event. Joint Secretary General Habib-un-Nabi Khan Sohel moderated it, while other senior leaders also addressed the programme.
Leaders and activists from various JCD units participated in the event.
Salahuddin Ahmed said, "A political party has resorted to deceiving the nation under the pretext of selling religion in tablet form. The party has no principles, no ideology, and no plan, and is attempting to mislead people by exploiting religion. However, their mask has been exposed."
He added, "The sacrifices our leader Tarique Rahman is making to establish democracy are so profound that nothing matters there except the interests of Bangladesh. For this reason, Tarique Rahman says, 'Bangladesh first.' Therefore, our foremost concern must also be whether what we write and say causes any harm to the country's interests."
Urging JCD leaders and activists to counter misinformation on social media, the senior BNP leader said, "Currently, abuse and character assassination are most prevalent on social media. We may not spend time dwelling on these things, but because of your age, you must lead the biggest counter-effort there."
Salahuddin Ahmed also highlighted the reforms and development initiatives carried out during the tenures of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
He said, "We must practice knowledge-based, merit-based, and technology-driven politics in a way that no other organization can match. Chanting slogans alone is not enough. Even while in opposition, we must engage in these knowledge-based struggles and battles."
Salahuddin explained the benefits of the BNP's future plans such as the Family Card, Farmer Card, and Health Card, and emphasized that these benefits should be clearly communicated to the people.
"Our work plan, including the 31-point demand, must be presented clearly to the public. Farmers must understand the Agriculture Card, women must be informed of the Family Card benefits, and everyone should know how the Health Card functions," he said.
The programme will continue until December 13, except on Fridays. BNP-affiliated groups, including Juba Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal, and Ulama Dal, will participate in the programme.
