DHAKA, Feb 9, 2026 (BSS) - A huge rally was organised in Dhaka-6 constituency  today in support of Dr Abdul Mannan, the 11-party alliance-backed candidate  nominated by Jamaat-e-Islami with the "Daripalla" symbol. The procession led by Dr Mannan started from Ittefaq intersection and paraded  through various city streets including Tikatuli, Dayaganj, Sutrapur,  Banglabazar, Jagannath University, Ray Shaheb Bazar, Nawabpur Road and Kaptan  Bazar before ending in front of Bangladesh Homeopathic College. Addressing the rally as the chief guest, Dr Mannan said, "The people of  Dhaka-6 will reply through ballots on February 12."  Dr Mannan said the people of Dhaka-6 do not support drugs, extortion or  terrorism, and will write a new history on February 12 against such  practices.  He pledged that if elected, he would make Dhaka-6 a safe and livable  humanitarian city that is free from drugs, terrorism and extortion while  addressing the area's basic problems.   He also vowed to modernize Old Dhaka under the slogan "No more neglect, Old  Dhaka will be modern". Jamaat leaders along with local leaders of the alliance, were present at the  rally.  The rally, joined by large numbers of local residents and activists, created  significant enthusiasm in the area.

DINAJPUR, Feb 9, 2026 (BSS) - BNP-nominated candidate for Dinajpur-6  constituency Dr AZM Zahid Hossain today said extortionists, terrorists and  corrupt elements would not be allowed to operate if BNP forms the government. "If BNP comes to power, no one will be allowed to engage in terrorism,  extortion or corruption," he said, adding that the country would be run  prioritising development for the welfare of people from all walks of life. Dr Zahid was speaking at an election street meeting [Pothosova] organised by  local BNP leaders at Shantir Mor in Mahmudpur area of Birampur upazila around  3:30 pm on Monday. Referring to the party's 31-point programme announced by BNP Chairman Tarique  Rahman, he said visible development would be ensured across the country. "The  people will see tangible progress if BNP is given the opportunity to run the  state," he added. Addressing voters, Dr Zahid said, "If you vote for me and elect me, I will  get the opportunity to serve you under the leadership of Tarique Rahman. With  your advice and cooperation, I will work to solve all local problems and  ensure development of this area." He said the country belongs to all citizens and development would be carried  out collectively, including construction of roads, bridges and culverts,  river management and overall infrastructure development. Highlighting BNP's election pledges, he said agricultural loans and NGO loans  up to Taka 10,000 would be waived if BNP comes to power. Farmers would be  provided with farmer cards to help them become self-reliant, while emergency  and primary healthcare services for mothers would be ensured free of cost.  Family cards would also be issued in the name of mothers. He further said BNP would stand beside people of all faiths and ensure  development of religious institutions, including mosques, temples, churches  and pagodas. As part of the election campaign, Dr Zahid also addressed large public  gatherings in Bhabanipur, Munshipara, Mandalpara and Mirpur areas on Monday.  A large number of party leaders, activists, supporters and women were present  at the meetings.