BNP Central Secretary for Expatriate Welfare and Chandpur-3 candidate Sheikh Farid Ahmed Manik has alleged that certain groups exploit religion for political gain during election periods. Speaking at a campaign rally on February 2 at Gazi Bazar in Algi Durgapur North Union of Haimchar upazila, he said that some people mislead rural women by distorting Quranic verses under the guise of religious teaching.

Manik emphasized that Arabic education should be pursued through established maktabs and madrasas, not through door-to-door sessions that manipulate religious texts. He urged women to remain vigilant against such deception. Calling for votes for the BNP’s “sheaf of paddy” symbol in the upcoming February 12 election, he said the victory would pave the way for Tarique Rahman to become prime minister and implement development plans for the people.

The meeting, conducted by Haimchar BNP’s General Secretary Majharul Islam Shafiq Patwari, was also addressed by district BNP Vice President Khalilur Rahman Gazi and Legal Affairs Secretary Advocate Kohinur Begum. Afterward, Manik conducted public outreach in several areas of the union.