Slum residents now understand these false promises and will vote not for flats, but for justice and the national interest,” he added. Nahid Islam made the remarks at a public gathering organized by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami for the Dhaka-15 constituency at 2pm on Thursday. Questioning the BNP’s proposal, Nahid Islam said: “Who will actually receive the Tk2,000–3,000 family cards BNP is talking about? Speaking on the issue of a referendum, Nahid Islam said the upcoming election is also a public referendum, urging a “yes” vote to reject injustice, oppression, and authoritarianism. By ensuring victory for the ‘yes’ vote, we will transform that movement into a celebration of success,” he added.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 22, 2026 14:35 UTC