Sylhet: BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman visited the shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) in Sylhet on Wednesday night. He also performed Nafl prayers at 9:05 pm, as confirmed by BNP Media Cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan.

According to United News of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman proceeded to visit the grave of late General (retired) M. A. G. Osmani, the first Commander-in-Chief of the Bangladesh Army, at 9:30 pm. Earlier in the evening, the BNP chairman, accompanied by his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman, departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for Sylhet via a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight at approximately 7:20 pm, arriving at Osmani International Airport, Sylhet, around 8:04 pm. This visit marks the formal commencement of his party’s election campaign for the 13th national parliamentary election, with plans to address seven rallies on Thursday.

Sayrul Kabir Khan stated that Tarique Rahman will launch his election campaign from Sylhet, a region known as the land of saints, and will conduct seven public rallies across six districts. During these rallies, the BNP chairman is expected to present his party’s election pledges, political priorities, and strategies to restore democracy, ensure good governance, and address everyday issues faced by the populace. Party leaders and activists have made all necessary arrangements to facilitate the smooth execution of the rallies and electioneering activities.