Kalihati (Tangail) Correspondent:

An extended meeting was held in a festive atmosphere at the initiative of the Paikra Union BNP of Kalihati Upazila of Tangail.

On Thursday (November 13) afternoon, grassroots leaders and activists from different areas of the union gathered in groups from the morning, waving flags, banners and slogans, for this meeting organized at the Paikra Gopaldighi High School grounds. The entire area turned into a festive fair.

Benazir Ahmed Tito, co-organizing secretary of the Dhaka Divisional Central BNP Executive Committee and public leader, was present as the chief guest at the meeting. In her emotional speech, she said that BNP is not just a political party, it is the name of the hope and confidence of the people of Bangladesh. This party is fighting relentlessly for the people's right to vote, freedom of speech and democracy. Wherever I go, I cannot forget the people of Kalihati. Kalihati is my life, the people here are the strength and inspiration of my life.

He further said, no matter how many obstacles come, BNP will not back down even a hair from the movement to restore people's rights. The grassroots workers are our real strength, you are the lifeblood and future of BNP. Therefore, everyone must come forward unitedly in this fight to restore democracy.

Upazila BNP President Nazrul Islam Shobha, General Secretary Rafiqul Islam (VP Rafiq), Senior Vice President Majnu Mia, Joint General Secretaries Masudur Rahman Bala and Shamim Pramanik, Expatriate Welfare Secretary Idris Ali, Student Affairs Secretary Lutfor Rahman Lelin, Upazila Jubo Dal Convener Anwar Hossain Molla and Acting Member Secretary Hasmat Ali Reza were present as special guests in the meeting.

Also present were Kalihati Municipality BNP General Secretary Syed Wadud Touhid, Elenga Municipality BNP General Secretary Haron Or Rashid Minu, Paikra Union BNP General Secretary Jasim Uddin, Upazila BNP leader Abdus Chattar Palu, Organizing Secretary Atoar Rahman Talukder Liton and various union and ward level BNP leaders and activists.

The speakers said that the country is in a deep political crisis today. There is no alternative to building a united movement from the grassroots to restore democracy and people's rights. After the meeting, new enthusiasm and excitement spread among the leaders and activists. This extended meeting is being seen in local political circles as an important milestone in preparing for the upcoming movement and further strengthening the grassroots organization.