BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday promised that his party, if elected, would transform Dhaka into a ‘safe city’ and construct at least 40 playgrounds across the capital.
“My party, InshaAllah, if elected with your votes and the votes of the people of this country, will transform the cities across the country, including Dhaka, into a safe city,” he said.
While addressing a roadside rally in ECB Chattar area of Mirpur in Dhaka-17 at around 3:45 pm on the first day of his final election campaign in the city, Tarique also said his party will work to turn Dhaka into a liveable city where people can move freely and securely.
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“It will be made a city where mothers and sisters can walk freely and safely at any time, where people can live securely, carry out their businesses and jobs without fear. We want to build Dhaka into a beautiful city where the residents can breathe freely,” he observed.
Referring to the shortage of playgrounds in the area, the BNP chairman said he has been informed that there were no adequate playfields in the locality.
“InshaAllah, if BNP forms the government on February 12 with your prayers and the blessings of Allah, we will not only build playgrounds here but will construct at least 40 playgrounds across Dhaka,” he said.
Tarique said the playgrounds will allow the children to play in open spaces and the elders and women to walk and spend time outdoors when needed.
He also sought votes across the country for the BNP’s election symbol, the sheaf of paddy, saying the election is crucial for rebuilding the nation.
Introducing himself to voters, he said he is the BNP candidate from Dhaka-17 and a son of the area. “I grew up here from my childhood. My children and my brother’s children were born here, and we also got married here. Our family life is deeply rooted in this area,” he said.
As a local resident and a son of the area, Tarique appealed to the elders, women and young voters of the constituency to support him by voting for the sheaf of paddy in the February 12 election.
The BNP chief also pledged to develop the road from ECB Chattar to Jasimuddin area to ease communication problems for local residents.
After concluding the roadside rally, Tarique Rahman left for another campaign rally at Adarsha High School in Senpara, Mirpur-10 area.
He is also scheduled to address election rallies in Pallabi’s Lalmath under Dhaka-16, Mirpur under Dhaka-15, the National Bangla High School ground opposite Mirpur Model Thana under Dhaka-14, Shyamoli Club ground under Dhaka-13, and Satarkul area of Badda under Dhaka-11.