BNP Standing Committee member and Chattogram-11 (Bandar-Patenga) candidate Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said Bangladesh has returned to a democratic path, citing the festive presence of voters across polling centers. He made the remarks on Thursday at noon after casting his vote at the North Kattali Munshipara Government Primary School center in Chattogram.

Speaking to journalists, Khasru stated that voters were actively participating in a celebratory atmosphere and that similar scenes were being reported nationwide. He said this turnout proved that the democratic process had been restored in the country. Khasru added that people have always trusted the BNP during critical times and expressed confidence that voters would again choose the party’s symbol, the paddy sheaf, to reclaim ownership of the country.

He further noted that the return of democracy had come at a high cost to pro-democracy political activists, students, and citizens. Khasru honored the sacrifices of BNP members and said voters would elect qualified representatives through ballots. He also mentioned that no complaints had been raised against the administration by midday.