National Citizen Party Member Secretary and 11-party alliance candidate for the Rangpur-4 constituency (Kaunia–Pirgachha) Akhtar Hossain on Thursday expressed confidence of victory in the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad election, citing strong voter response.
“We are getting an overwhelming response during our door-to-door campaign. Insha’Allah, the ‘Shapla Kali’ symbol will secure a decisive victory in Rangpur-4 in the February 12 election,” Akhtar told reporters.
He made the remarks after attending an election meeting in support of the ‘Shapla Kali’ symbol at Khopati village under Balapara union in Kaunia upazila of Rangpur district.
Akhtar alleged that leaders and activists of his party were facing attacks in different parts of the constituency.
Raising concerns over the law and order situation, he said questions were being raised about the neutrality of law enforcement agencies.
He demanded the immediate arrest of those involved in attacks on NCP supporters as well as on leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami in Pirgachha upazila.
Calling for peaceful political practices, Akhtar urged all political actors to uphold what he described as the culture of a “new Bangladesh”, saying there was no place for violence or intimidation.
He also said the spread of political violence across the country must be stopped immediately.
Among others present at the meeting were Jamaat-e-Islami Kaunia upazila ameer Abdus Salam Sarkar, NCP Rangpur district joint coordinator Abu Reza, Kaunia upazila chief coordinator Saidul Islam and local leaders.
