Mohammad Nurul Islam Nayan, Member of Parliament for Bhola-4 (Charfasson–Manpura) and General Secretary of the central Jubo Dal, has said that no leniency will be shown to those involved in drug-related activities. Many have already been sent to jail in this connection.

“People of all political views are safe with us. However, those who committed misdeeds over the past 17 years must remain in jail and face justice,” he said.

He made the remarks while addressing a historic youth rally organised by Char Fasson Upazila and Municipality Jubo Dal on Sadar Road in Char Fasson on Thursday afternoon (October 29).

Nayan said Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman had envisioned building a prosperous Bangladesh with the participation of the youth. Former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman had led the anti-fascist movement for 17 years. Jubo Dal had also actively participated in every phase of the anti-fascist movement and struggle, he added.

Speaking about development in Char Fasson and Manpura, Nayan said plans had been taken to improve roads and prevent river erosion in the region. Initiatives were also being considered to develop the tourism sector. He urged party leaders and activists to regard public service as an act of devotion and work sincerely to resolve people’s problems.

Regarding next year’s local government elections, the central Jubo Dal general secretary urged BNP leaders and activists to remain united and select suitable candidates. He stressed the need to abide by party decisions, warning that disregarding them and placing the party in an embarrassing situation would be considered a lack of loyalty to the organisation.

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal central vice-president Md. Firoz Abdullah addressed the rally as the chief speaker. Special guests included Bhola District Jubo Dal President Haji Jamal Uddin Liton, General Secretary Abdul Kader Selim and Senior Vice-President Fakhrul Islam Ferdous.

The rally was chaired by Char Fasson Upazila Jubo Dal Convener Shahidul Alam Prince and moderated by its Member Secretary Haji Zahidul Islam Russell. BNP leaders from the upazila were also present.

Thousands of leaders and activists from 21 unions and the municipality of Char Fasson Upazila attended the rally.