In a powerful address following BNP’s dominant performance in Bangladesh’s recent parliamentary elections, Chairman Tarique Rahman vowed to prioritize law and order above all. Speaking to journalists in Dhaka on Saturday, the incoming Prime Minister stressed the imperative of national unity for a stable future.
With BNP clinching a clear majority, Rahman outlined a vision for reconstruction where every stakeholder contributes responsibly. He appealed for collective efforts to forge a secure Bangladesh, underscoring zero tolerance for injustice. ‘Law and order must be maintained come what may,’ he asserted during the briefing.
Rahman was unequivocal in condemning violence or reprisals. ‘Peace will be preserved at every cost. No room for wrongdoing, vendettas, or provocations,’ he said, explicitly ruling out assaults motivated by political, religious, or ideological differences.
Hailing the outcome as a triumph for the masses, Rahman thanked patriotic voters for BNP’s success. The party swept 209 seats in the 297-member assembly from the February 12 vote, leading in two pending Chittagong results. Coalition partners added three victories.
Opposition forces saw Jamaat-e-Islami bag 68 seats, its alliance nine, Islami Andolan one, and independents seven. This marks a historic shift, bringing a male leader to the premiership after 35 years.
Analysts highlight pressing issues like turmoil and Islamist radicalization that plagued Yunus’s 18-month interim tenure. Rahman’s firm rhetoric signals a tough stance on security, potentially reshaping Bangladesh’s trajectory amid economic and social pressures.