Jhenaidah: Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP) General Secretary Md Rashed Khan today announced that the nation has initiated its journey on the "election train" as preparations are underway for the forthcoming national election scheduled for February 2026. Addressing an election rally in Sadar Upazila within the district, Rashed highlighted the perseverance of activists from anti-fascist political parties, including BNP, Jamaat, Gono Odhikar Parishad, and the Islamic Movement, who have long endured imprisonment and continued their movement to restore democracy.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Rashed emphasized the collaborative efforts to form a national government regardless of which party wins the upcoming election. He stated that BNP's acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, has been in regular discussions with them regarding the formation of such a government. Stressing the importance of unity, Rashed declared, "There is no alternative to the solidarity of all democratic and anti-fascist forces. Over the past sixteen years, we have struggled together to restore democracy."
Rashed also addressed the upcoming election in the Jhenaidah-2 constituency, expressing his hopes for a peaceful political process. "I wish every candidate the best. Let each party conduct its political activities peacefully. No one should arrange counter-programmes that could lead to conflict," he remarked. He further noted that the BNP has adopted a strategy aimed at restoring democracy and, as part of that approach, has refrained from nominating party candidates in several constituencies, including Jhenaidah-2.
While discussions with BNP's high command continue, Rashed pointed out that the party has not yet finalized its decision for this constituency. The rally was attended by District Gono Odhikar Parishad President Lecturer Sakhawat Hossain, General Secretary Zahid Iqbal Rajan, Professional Rights Council President Russell Ahmed, Student Rights Council President Rihan Hossain Raihan, and General Secretary Abdullah Al Mamun.