BNP candidate for Dhaka-18 constituency, S M Jahangir Hossain, stated that BNP leaders and activists truly uphold Islam in their hearts. Speaking at a public meeting in Gawair Bazar, Dakshinkhan, on Sunday morning, he said they follow the Quran and Hadith and will not be influenced by any misinterpretation of Islam. He cited acting BNP chairman Tarique Rahman’s message that the state should be governed according to the path shown by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Hossain criticized the previous government for allegedly persecuting Islamic scholars and sending them to jail, calling it regrettable. He emphasized BNP’s commitment to building a peaceful society regardless of religion or ethnicity and reaffirmed the party’s respect for Islamic scholars. On local issues, he pledged improved civic services, resolution of gas supply problems in coordination with Titas, and enhanced safety for pilgrims using the Hajj camp in the area.

He urged party workers to reach out to all 56,000 voters in Ward 49 and deliver Tarique Rahman’s message. He also called for vigilance on election day to prevent any conspiracies.