Islamic parties join hands in N'ganj 3 constituency

NARAYANGANJ, Dec 3: Candidates of several Islamic parties in Narayanganj-3 (Sonargaon-Siddhirganj) constituency came together on one stage Tuesday night, declaring unity ahead of the upcoming national election under the banner of an eight-party alliance.

The joint meeting was held at the Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis office in Hamchadi area of Baidyerbazar Union, where five nominated candidates of alliance partners pledged to remain united until the polls.

Among those present were Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Principal Dr Md Iqbal Hossain Bhuiyan, Khelafat Andolan candidate Atikur Rahman Nannu Munshi, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis candidate Maulana Shahjahan Shibli, Islami Andolan Bangladesh candidate Md Faruk Ahmed Munshi, and Khelafat Majlis candidate Mufti Sirajul Islam. Local leaders of the five parties and residents from surrounding areas also attended.

At the end of the meeting, candidates promised to work together in the campaign and announced plans for several large rallies soon.