Tarique to visit Shafiqur, Nahid today
He will first visit the Jamaat ameer’s residence around 7pm, followed by a visit to NCP chief’s house at approximately 8pm.
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit the residences of Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman and National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam today (15 February), in what party insiders describe as a post-election courtesy call.
Shamsuddin Didar, a member of the BNP chairperson's media wing, yesterday told The Business Standard that the BNP chief will first visit the Jamaat ameer's residence at around 7pm, followed by a visit to Nahid's house at approximately 8pm.
According to party sources, the meetings are part of post-election courtesy calls and a gesture of political goodwill.
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The visits come in the wake of BNP's decisive victory in Thursday's national election, where the party secured 209 seats, paving the way for the formation of the next government. In the election, Jamaat won 68 seats, while the NCP secured six seats.
Speaking at a post-election press conference yesterday at a city hotel, Tarique Rahman emphasised the importance of unity and cooperation. "On the journey towards building a safe, humane and democratic Bangladesh, I seek the cooperation of all, regardless of party or opinion," he said.
He also acknowledged that electoral competition may have caused misunderstandings or disagreements in certain areas. "I urge everyone to ensure that such disputes do not escalate into revenge or retaliation," he added.
Tarique Rahman stressed that justice will be the cornerstone of his government in upholding the rule of law.
