BNP Chairperson and Dhaka-17 candidate Tarique Rahman announced that at least 40 new playgrounds would be built across Dhaka if the BNP’s electoral symbol, the paddy sheaf, wins in the upcoming February 12 election. He made the announcement on Sunday during a campaign rally at ECB Square in Mirpur, Dhaka. Rahman said he kept his speech brief to avoid causing inconvenience to the public and emphasized his deep personal connection to the area, where he spent much of his life and family milestones.

Rahman stated that if the BNP forms the next government, the initiative would ensure open spaces for children to play and for residents, including elders and women, to walk and exercise. He also promised to widen a long-demanded local road to improve living conditions and traffic flow. Concluding his remarks, Rahman urged residents to vote for the paddy sheaf symbol and sought prayers for the opportunity to serve both his constituency and the entire nation.

The campaign event was part of Rahman’s outreach ahead of the February 12 polls in Dhaka-17 constituency.