National Citizens Party convener Nahid Islam declared that no conspiracy from Delhi would be accepted in Bangladesh’s political affairs. Speaking at an election rally in Kutubdia, Cox’s Bazar, on Thursday, he said the people of Bangladesh alone would decide who forms the government. He called for unity to free the country from terrorism, fascism, and domination, urging voters to support the balance-scale symbol in the upcoming election.

The rally was organized in support of Jamaat-e-Islami candidate and assistant secretary general Dr. A.H.M. Hamidur Rahman Azad. Jamaat’s central Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, attending as chief guest, described the February 12 election as a milestone for building a new Bangladesh. He pledged to eliminate corruption, establish democracy, and ensure citizens’ rights if his coalition came to power.

Taher highlighted Kutubdia and Maheshkhali’s economic and geographic importance, comparing their potential to Singapore’s development model. He said if elected, Hamidur Rahman Azad could become a full minister under an eleven-party alliance government.