Bogra remains BNP stronghold; Tarique entrusts leaders with campaign responsibility

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday described Bogra as an inseparable stronghold of the party and expressed strong confidence in local leaders and activists, urging them to take full responsibility for the campaign ahead of the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election.Speaking at a views-exchange meeting with party leaders from his constituency, Bogra-6 (Sadar), Rahman emphasised the importance of active grassroots engagement, cautioning against complacency despite the party’s popularity in the district.The meeting, which began at 11:00am, was held at the ballroom of a four-star hotel in Bogra. Rahman first listened to complaints, concerns and suggestions from local leaders before delivering his address as chief guest.Some leaders at the meeting remarked that the party’s electoral symbol enjoys such strong support in Bogra that victory would be assured even without extensive voter outreach. Rahman, however, disagreed.“I personally believe this election is extremely important. We cannot afford to sit idle; ...

• 31 Jan 2026