BNP Protest in Pirojpur Against PR System

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) held a protest rally and assembly in Pirojpur opposing the Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system and demanding that the national parliamentary elections be held in February.

Details of the Rally

• Date & Time: Saturday afternoon
• Starting Point: Pirojpur District Stadium
• Route: The rally proceeded along the main roads of the city
• Conclusion: A public assembly at the end of the march

Speakers at the Assembly:

Key Statements by BNP Leaders

• The leaders criticised attempts to impose the PR electoral system, stating: “The conspiracy is not over yet. A certain group is trying to force the PR system, which the people will never accept. A system where votes are cast in Pirojpur but leaders are appointed from Dinajpur is completely unacceptable.”
• They demanded that national elections be held in February, emphasising that conducting elections on schedule is essential to protect democracy.
• The speakers also highlighted that timely elections are necessary for implementing Tarique Rahman’s 31-point programme, which they view as crucial for political reform and governance.

Summary

The protest underscores the BNP’s ongoing political activism in Pirojpur and its insistence on electoral reforms and timely elections as part of the democratic process.