Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chair Tarique Rahman pledged that the BNP would place young people at the centre of its reform and election strategy, commenting that the party aimed to offer real opportunities and modern policies instead of empty rhetoric as the country moved towards the February 2026 polls.
In a statement shared on social media on Thursday, the BNP acting chair said that restoring confidence among voters, particularly the youth, remained the party鈥檚 priority.
鈥楢s we prepare for聽 elections in February 2026, we need to guarantee the trust of the voters across the country. To do that, the BNP is rebuilding and reorganising our party from the grassroots up, ensuring transparency and accountability so that the BNP of today and tomorrow reflects the aspirations of a new generation,鈥� he said.
Tarique revealed that more than 7,000 members of the party had already faced disciplinary measures ranging from demotion to expulsion over allegations of corruption, extortion and misconduct.
鈥楾hey have not been easy decisions, but they have been necessary ones. Discipline is not a weakness 鈥� it is our strength. By holding our own members accountable, we demonstrate to the nation that we are serious about integrity,鈥� he wrote.
Outlining the party鈥檚 broader reform agenda, Tarique said that the organisation was modernising to meet the challenges of the future, with policies being shaped around a 31-point agenda covering education, healthcare, youth employment, climate resilience, and digital innovation.
He said that inclusivity was central to this vision, with greater opportunities being created for women, young leaders, and professionals.
鈥榃e are working to ensure that our party鈥檚 image reflects service, fairness, and competence -- not division or entitlement to opportunities,鈥� Tarique said.
Commenting that Bangladesh鈥檚 current challenges were unique, he said that the party鈥檚 steps, therefore, must be guided by new thinking, adding that the BNP did not deny history but intended to move forward on its foundation.
Tarique also invoked the party鈥檚 legacy, recalling that BNP founder Ziaur Rahman had restored multi-party democracy and empowered citizens, while former prime minister Khaleda Zia had defended democracy against authoritarian rules.
鈥楾oday, we carry forward their vision, adapting it to a new era: one where integrity, youth leadership, and global competitiveness are central to nation building,鈥� Tarique said.
The BNP acting chair urged the party members to remain united, disciplined, and committed to service.
鈥楯ust as you put your trust in me, I put mine in each and every one of you for this task. Only then the path to democracy will be bright. Together, we will prove that Bangladesh can have accountable governance, stable institutions, and a future that inspires hope,鈥� he concluded.
