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BNP chief appeals for high voter turnout to thwart alleged conspiracies
AFP | February 12, 2026 2:57 PM CST

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Tarique Rahman, a leading prime ministerial hopeful, has called on citizens to vote. He believes casting ballots will thwart alleged conspiracies aiming to disrupt the elections. These elections mark a significant moment following a 2024 uprising. Rahman expressed his hope for a new era of democracy in Bangladesh.

BNP chief appeals for high voter turnout
Dhaka: Bangladesh's leading prime ministerial hopeful Tarique Rahman urged all to vote on Thursday to combat the "conspiracies" he said were attempting to derail the first elections since a 2024 uprising.

"I firmly believe that if people in Bangladesh come out to cast their votes, conspiracies will not succeed," Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Rahman told reporters after voting in Dhaka, without giving further details on the alleged plots.

"My best wishes to everyone for ushering in a new democracy."


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