The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has begun its national election campaign ahead of the 13th parliamentary polls with a large rally at the historic Government Alia Madrasa ground in Sylhet city. The event, which started at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, was attended by BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman. Thousands of party leaders and activists from Sylhet, Sunamganj, and nearby districts gathered at the venue, filling the field and surrounding streets. Local BNP leaders addressed the crowd as banners, flags, and posters featuring the party symbol and Rahman’s image filled the area.

The rally marks the formal start of BNP’s nationwide campaign activities. It is Tarique Rahman’s first visit to Sylhet in nearly two decades, generating significant enthusiasm among supporters. Senior party leaders expect him to introduce BNP candidates from Sylhet and Sunamganj constituencies and provide strategic guidance for the upcoming election. Strict security measures were enforced across the city, with police and other law enforcement agencies deployed.

Following the Sylhet rally, Rahman is scheduled to travel by road to Dhaka, holding additional campaign events in Moulvibazar and Habiganj districts along the way.