News Desk, Bangladesh Global: Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), expressed optimism about victory after casting his vote. His party is contesting the election under the Jamaat-e-Islami's 11-Party Alliance.
Nahid cast his ballot at around 8:00 am today at the AKM Rahmatullah College polling centre in the Beraid area of Dhaka. Speaking to journalists afterwards, he said, “The 11-party alliance has been formed with the goal of forming the government. We believe we are very close to winning.”
"For the past 16 years, there was no opportunity for fair elections. Today our opportunity has come. Participate in the reconstruction of the country by exercising your right to vote. Participate in the referendum on the issue of reforms," he said.
Nahid also added that if the election is held fairly, he will accept the people’s verdict. He further called on the army, law enforcement agencies and the media to act impartially, stating that the people’s mandate would be reflected through the ballot.
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