Korail Slum People: BNP to improve living condition: Tarique
Staff Reporter :
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday pledged if his party voted to power, to work to improve living conditions of Korail slum dwellers.
He also said his politics is centred on uplifting the lives of ordinary people.
“The house where I grew up after independence was demolished and flattened by an autocratic government-you saw it with your own eyes.
Today, I am your son. I will stand by you and by the people of this area,” he said.
Tarique made the remarks while attending a milad and doa mahfil organised by Korail residents at the T&T Colony field in Mohakhali, seeking divine blessings for the salvation of the departed soul of late BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
The doa mahfil was conducted by Abdu Salam, chief coordinator of BNP’s election steering committee for the Dhaka-17 constituency. Tarique Rahman’s wife, Zubaida Rahman, also attended the programme.
Highlighting his personal connection to the area, Tarique said, “Korail holds a special place in my heart. I am a son of this area.”
He expressed gratitude to the Korail community for organising the doa mahfil, noting that Khaleda Zia dedicated her life to public welfare. “Our politics is for the common
people. Our goal is to improve their quality of life,” he said.
Outlining future initiatives, Tarique said BNP plans to introduce a Family Card to support women-especially mothers-in managing their households with dignity.
“May Allah grant us the ability to implement this. We also seek your prayers for other initiatives, including a Farmers’ Card,” he added.
He stressed that children living in slums must have equal access to education, healthcare, and sports facilities.
“Just as children living in high-rise buildings receive quality education, children from Korail must have the same opportunities-good schools, healthcare, and playgrounds,” he said.
The BNP chairman also promised to explore planned housing solutions for the area. “We will work to ensure modern housing for the people of Korail. Those who have lived here for many years will be given ownership of the flats,” he added.