Dr. Zubaida Rahman, cardiologist and spouse of BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman, inaugurated a 'Free Heart Camp' at the Ansar Camp field in Karail slum, Mohakhali, on Monday. The event was organized by the Doctors’ Association of Bangladesh (DAB), a pro-BNP physicians’ group, to mark the birth anniversary of former President Ziaur Rahman. Local residents received free medicines and medical check-ups during the program, where Zubaida Rahman also spoke with several patients. BNP Advisory Council member Abdus Salam was present at the event.

Following the camp, Zubaida Rahman visited the Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) office, where she listened to women’s health concerns and provided medical advice. The Karail slum area has around 45,000 voters. Earlier, on January 20, a prayer gathering was held nearby for the late former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. Tarique Rahman attended that event and pledged to build multi-storey flats for slum dwellers if BNP comes to power.

The initiatives reflect BNP’s growing focus on the Karail constituency, where Tarique Rahman’s candidacy has reportedly energized local residents.