Tarique visits multiple polling centres in Dhaka
He left his Gulshan residence at around 11:20am after voting and travelled via the Korail slum, BAF Shaheen School, Manik Mia Avenue, Kawran Bazar, Bijoy Sarani and Banani during his visits
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today (12 February) visited several polling centres across Dhaka after casting his vote, travelling through different parts of the capital before arriving at his Gulshan office around 1pm.
He left his Gulshan residence at around 11:20am after voting and travelled via the Korail slum, BAF Shaheen School, Manik Mia Avenue, Kawran Bazar, Bijoy Sarani and Banani, using the Elevated Expressway during his visits.
Speaking in front of his Gulshan office, Tarique urged voters to participate in large numbers, saying a higher turnout would help prevent any attempts to influence the election.
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"The ordinary people are the owners of this country. If they come out and exercise their right to vote – the higher the turnout, the more conspiracies can be thwarted," he said.
Responding to reports of incidents in different parts of the country, he said such developments could create a negative perception among voters.
"These incidents are not good. Attempts are being made to mislead people in various ways," he said.
On the issue of vote counting, he expressed hope that results would be announced without delay.
"Why would there be a delay in counting the results? There is no reason for a delay. People will want the results quickly," he said, adding that he expects the Election Commission to publish results within the usual timeframe.
He also said political parties would accept the outcome if the election remains credible.
"If the election is neutral, fair and beyond controversy, all parties will accept the results. However, there is one condition – the election must be neutral and peaceful," he said.
Tarique further described voter turnout in Dhaka as satisfactory.
Earlier in the day, Tarique Rahman cast his vote at Gulshan Model High School and College in Gulshan-2.
After voting, he said he and his party were "100% optimistic" about winning the election.
He also said that if his party formed the government, it would prioritise improving law and order so that people feel secure.
Following his visits to polling centres, he reached his Gulshan office at around 1pm.
