A political party wants to confine women: Tarique at Khulna rally
Tarique expressed his disappointment over a leader from a "certain political party" who he said had openly disrespected women, suggesting that such a mindset is contrary to the reality of modern Bangladesh.
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today (2 February) strongly criticised the regressive stance of certain political quarters alleging that they aim to keep women, who comprise half of the country's population, confined to their homes.
Speaking at an election rally in Khulna ahead of the 13th national election, he took an apparent swipe at Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, accusing the party of using derogatory language and showing a lack of faith in female leadership.
Addressing the crowd, the BNP chairman noted that a specific political party has been orchestrating a campaign that undermines the dignity of women.
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He pointed out that the ready-made garments industry, which remains the nation's pride and economic backbone, is driven by the hard work of women.
Tarique expressed his disappointment over a leader from a "certain political party" who he said had openly disrespected women, suggesting that such a mindset is contrary to the reality of modern Bangladesh.
Invoking religious history to counter the narrative of his opponents, Tarique Rahman reminded the audience that Khadijatul Kubra (RA), the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), was a successful and career-oriented businesswoman.
He questioned the sincerity of those intending to establish Islamic rule while simultaneously making demeaning comments about women for political gain.
The BNP chief asserted that alliances such as those are merely exploiting religious sentiments to serve their own interests rather than upholding true spiritual or social values.
Emphasising the BNP's prior experience in statecraft, its chairman called upon the residents of Khulna to support his party in the upcoming election scheduled for 12 February.
He urged voters to choose a path of empowerment over confinement, asking for their mandate to ensure that the BNP can continue to lead the country toward inclusive development.
