Tarique attends rally in Jashore after series of project inaugurations

It is his first political rally in the region as prime minister

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has joined a public rally in Jashore after completing a series of government programmes, including the re-excavation of the “Zia Canal”.

Supporters greeted him with thunderous applause as he took to the stage at the Central Eidgah Maidan at 4:45pm on Monday.

The premier responded to the cheers by waving to the crowd.

The rally began around 2:30pm, with participants arriving from different wards of Jashore city as well as nearby Upazilas.

Images of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman, former chairperson Khaleda Zia, late Standing Committee member Tariqul Islam, along with current Chairman Tarique, were displayed across the venue.

This marks his first political rally in Jashore after assuming the role of prime minister.

Earlier in the day, he inaugurated the re-excavation of the Ulshi Canal in Sharsha, unveiled the foundation plaque for the 500-bed Jashore Medical College Hospital, and opened the Jashore Institute Public Library building.

The prime minister will return to Dhaka by air this evening, according to Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon.