BNP Standing Committee member and Dhaka-8 constituency candidate Mirza Abbas said the lack of adequate playgrounds is leading young people astray and increasing addiction to drugs and social media. Speaking to journalists after a friendly football match at Arambagh Balur Math on Friday afternoon, he stated that he would not make election promises but would work to restore playgrounds to foster youth talent development.

Abbas explained that several playgrounds he had previously built were taken over by what he described as a past autocratic government. As a local resident, he emphasized his commitment to reclaiming these spaces for the community. Earlier in the day, he joined Friday prayers at Shahjahanpur Amtala Mosque and took part in campaign activities in Arambagh, Agrani Club Ideal Zone, and Bank Colony Mosque areas.

Later in the evening, Abbas was scheduled to attend the Saraswati Puja celebration at Dhaka University’s Jagannath Hall and exchange views with Hindu devotees at Ramna Kali Temple.