BNP takes up programmes to woo female voters

Ahead of the upcoming national election, BNP has taken up special programmes targeting female voters as part of its campaign strategy, in response to Jamaat-e-Islami’s move to mobilise women voters.Party sources said BNP will carry out the programmes not directly, but through its associate body, Nari O Shishu Odhikar Forum.Formed in August 2019, the forum is led by BNP Standing Committee Member Selima Rahman as Convener, with Dhaka District BNP General Secretary Nipun Roy Chowdhury serving as Member Secretary.Leaders of the forum said the programmes will mainly be held in the form of small-scale meetings. Union, municipal and upazila-level former and current BNP-backed representatives will be brought together to receive election-related directives.Discussions will focus on BNP’s future vision, women’s rights and empowerment, and raising awareness among female voters.The campaign will kick off in Khulna Division on October 14. On the opening day, exchange of views will be held with BNP-backed ...

• 01 Oct 2025