BNP leader Kader Gani Chowdhury has urged voters to elect candidates contesting the upcoming election with the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’, describing it as a symbol of development and a safeguard for democracy.

Addressing a rally at Heyako Bazar in Fatikchhari after distributing BNP’s 31-point leaflet on state reforms on Monday, Kader Gani, also the General Secretary of the Bangladesh Federal Journalists’ Union, said, “Those who do not value the country’s independence cannot ensure its safety. Elect the Sheaf of Paddy candidate to protect sovereignty and strengthen democracy.”

He criticised repeated democratic crises, authoritarian rule, corruption and political vengeance since independence, terming BNP’s 31-point plan a roadmap for sustainable democracy. “Today, the people demand a humane Bangladesh. Tarique Rahman’s 31-point agenda is the Magna Carta of a humane nation,” he added.

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Highlighting BNP’s contributions under Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia, Gani cited the introduction of multi-party democracy, press freedom, parliamentary governance, and expanded opportunities for women in education and employment.

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He also warned of ongoing conspiracies against democracy, saying, “Countless BNP activists have sacrificed their lives to restore democracy. These conspiracies must be thwarted in the nation’s interest.”

Senior BNP leaders Sarwar Hossain, Osman Taher Samrat, Yakub Sifat, Kamal Chowdhury and Ilias Member joined the rally.