Rangpur transformed into a festive city as it celebrated the election of Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the country's 23rd President and Ruhul Kabir Rizvi as the acting Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The Rangpur Metropolitan BNP organized a congratulatory procession from the party office at Grand Hotel intersection, drawing hundreds of BNP leaders and workers. The procession, led by prominent local leaders, circled the city's main roads, creating a jubilant atmosphere. Participants raised slogans congratulating President Alamgir, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, and BNP acting Secretary General Rizvi. The event concluded with a rally at the party office, where speakers expressed hope for the development of Rangpur under the new leadership.
The election of Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and the appointment of Ruhul Kabir Rizvi have been met with widespread joy and gratitude among BNP supporters and local residents. Both leaders are seen as dedicated, honest, and patriotic figures who have served the party with integrity. The community expressed strong hopes that their leadership will address long-standing developmental issues in the Rangpur division, including high unemployment rates and a lack of progress.
During the procession, BNP workers and local residents shared their optimism about the future. Md Masum, Hafizur Rahman, and passers-by Arman Hossain and Sumona Rahman highlighted their belief that the new leadership will bring much-needed development to the region. Aklima Khatun, a local housewife, expressed her hope that the President and the acting Secretary General will help eliminate the development disparity that has plagued Rangpur for years.
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The main activities included a congratulatory procession organized by the Rangpur Metropolitan BNP, which started from the party office at Grand Hotel intersection. The procession involved hundreds of BNP leaders and workers raising slogans and celebrating the new appointments. The event culminated in a rally at the party office where speakers addressed the gathering.
