Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said that development should not be limited to building roads and bridges but must also include improvements in health, education, child care, canal excavation, and overall living standards. Speaking on Monday, July 13, 2026, at a BNP organizational meeting in Barishal, he stated that after 17 years of mismanagement, the government has begun implementing promised programs such as family and farmer cards, and controlling commodity prices during Ramadan despite global fuel price hikes.

Rahman criticized the previous government for corruption and mismanagement in major projects like the Padma Bridge and Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, and for weakening the banking, health, and education sectors. He announced plans to upgrade 51-bed upazila hospitals to 101 beds and to establish 1,000 children’s hospitals nationwide. He also emphasized the need for improved water drainage to address urban flooding.

Calling for unity within the BNP, Rahman urged members to avoid internal divisions and prepare for upcoming local government elections. He warned against unrealistic promises and stressed that accountability, discipline, and organizational strength are key to sustainable governance and development.