BNP candidate and central treasurer M Rashiduzzaman Millat in Jamalpur-1 (Dewanganj-Bakshiganj) constituency has drawn controversy after a video of his campaign speech went viral on social media. In the video, recorded Monday night at Haruabarhi Rahmani Madrasa field, Millat is heard saying that police have been instructed not to arrest or harass Awami League supporters and that they can vote freely. He urged them to support the BNP’s ‘sheaf of paddy’ symbol, claiming Awami League would not win elections for at least 20 years.
The remarks triggered widespread debate across the district, with many voters expressing surprise and anger. Some Awami League activists reportedly began openly campaigning for Millat, while others criticized the move as political opportunism. Dewanganj Upazila BNP leaders confirmed that some Awami League members were joining BNP activities under local approval.
Police officials, including the Dewanganj officer-in-charge and Jamalpur superintendent of police, denied Millat’s claims, stating that regular arrest operations continue and no such instructions were given. Jamaat candidate Nazmul Haque Sayeedi accused Millat of betraying political commitments and demanded the removal of the Dewanganj police chief for alleged bias.
শওকত জামান, জামালপুর প্রকাশ : ০৫ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১১: ৪৭ শওকত জামান, জামালপুর আওয়ামী লীগের নেতাকর্মীদের পুলিশের হাত থেকে বাঁচাতে দায়িত্ব নিয়েছেন জামালপুর-১ (দেওয়ানগঞ্জ-বকশীগঞ্জ) আসনে বিএনপির প্রার্থী কেন্দ্রীয় বিএনপির কোষাধ্যক্ষ সম্পাদক এম রশিদুজ্জ
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