Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed announced that the party would create employment for 15 million unemployed people within one year if it returns to power. Speaking during a campaign event in his Cox’s Bazar-1 constituency, he said the pledge reflects BNP’s commitment to restoring the rule of law and ensuring equal rights for all citizens regardless of religion or background.

Ahmed accused Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government of depriving citizens of their voting rights for 17 years through what he described as state conspiracies. He emphasized that under BNP leadership, democratic and human rights would be reinstated, and the unfinished work of late President Ziaur Rahman would be completed under acting chairman Tarique Rahman.

The statement comes as BNP intensifies its campaign ahead of the upcoming 13th national election. Analysts note that the job creation promise aims to appeal to Bangladesh’s large youth population facing unemployment challenges.