Tasnim Jara unveils election manifesto

Independent candidate Tasnim Jara has unveiled her detailed election manifesto for Dhaka-9 constituency; covering Khilgaon, Sabujbagh and Mugda, ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election.

Contesting with 'football' symbol, Jara pledged to end years of civic neglect and ensure equitable services, improved healthcare, public safety, education and economic opportunities for residents.

“I am not a professional politician; I am a daughter of this area. My message is clear: the days of neglect for Dhaka-9 are over,” she said in a Facebook post on Saturday. “We pay the same taxes and deserve the same rights. This time, we will claim what is rightfully ours.”
Civic services and infrastructure

Jara highlighted chronic problems including gas shortages, waterlogging, waste mismanagement and dilapidated roads.

She proposed a “No Service, No Bill” principle for utilities, breaking LPG price syndicates, modernizing drainage systems, upgrading waste management facilities and ensuring timely road repairs.

Healthcare initiatives

Pointing to Mugda Medical College Hospital; the only major hospital for 700,000–800,000 residents, Jara pledged to work with the Health Ministry to recruit staff, ensure modern equipment and hold authorities accountable.

She also proposed upgrading community clinics into mini-hospitals, a year-round dengue task force, and women-friendly healthcare services.

Public safety and women’s security

Jara promised to tackle drug syndicates, establish “safe corridors” with CCTV and streetlights and ensure safer public transport and reserved seating for women.

Education reform

She vowed merit-based school admissions, modern science labs, coding programs, libraries, mental health support, AI education and stronger parent-teacher forums, while ensuring better pay and dignity for teachers.

Economic opportunities

Jara announced a “Start-up Dhaka-9” fund, subsidized community daycare centers, fair wages and legal protections for informal sector workers and e-commerce training and online market access for local entrepreneurs.

Accountability and accessibility

She pledged a permanent constituency office within a month of being elected, extended office hours for working residents and a digital dashboard to track citizen complaints.

“This manifesto is not empty rhetoric; it is a contract with the people,” Jara said.

She urged voters to give a “doctor who knows the problem and the cure” an opportunity to serve, promising principled leadership and community-focused governance.

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