BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has called for building a Bangladesh that fulfills the aspirations of the martyrs. He said the sacrifices of those who shed blood for the country must not go in vain. Rahman made the remarks on Monday in a televised address to the nation ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.

The address followed earlier televised speeches by NCP Convener Nahid Islam and Islami Andolan Bangladesh Amir Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim (Charmonai Pir) on Sunday. According to official data, the 13th election will include a total of 127,711,793 registered voters, comprising 64,825,361 men, 62,885,200 women, and 1,232 third-gender voters.

The speeches mark a series of national addresses by political leaders as the country prepares for the election, reflecting calls for unity and commitment to the ideals of those who contributed to Bangladesh’s independence.