BNP’s nominated candidate for Barishal-2 (Uzirpur–Banaripara) constituency, S. Sarfuddin Ahmed Santu, said that if the BNP comes to power, Uzirpur will be free from extortion, land grabbing, and terrorism. He also promised to eliminate unemployment and ensure that citizens can access services without paying bribes or relying on brokers. Santu made these remarks on Thursday, February 5, at 4 p.m. during a courtyard meeting held at the Markazul Karim Samela Majed Qaumi Madrasa field in Shikarpur Union, Uzirpur, ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election scheduled for February 12.

The meeting was organized by the Shikarpur Union BNP and its affiliated organizations, drawing a large number of activists. It was presided over by Union BNP President Md. Abdur Rof and conducted by General Secretary Mohammad Faruk Hossain Molla. Several district and upazila-level BNP leaders, including Md. Abul Kalam Shahin, Nazim Uddin Panna, and Mamun Reza Khan, also addressed the gathering.

Speakers at the event urged everyone to work together to ensure BNP’s victory by voting for the party’s symbol, the paddy sheaf.