Bagha saw no development because of MP's apathy

They, however, demanded nomination of Rajshahi district BNP president Azizur Rahman from Rajshahi-5 (Bagha-Charghat) constituency. Azizur Rahman is a man from the area.

Bagha Pourashabha BNP secretary Zahirul Islam read out a written statement at the press conference.

Bagha upazila BNP president Jamal Uddin, secretary Saiful Islam, joint secretary Masud Karim, municipal BNP president Amjad Hossain and organising secretary Ruhul Amin also attended the programme and replied to questions from newsmen. Local Jubo Dal leaders Kamal Hossain, Saleh Ahmed Salam and Chhatra Dal president Zahidul Islam were also present.

Zahirul Islam alleged that there was no development work in Bagha-Charghat upazilas since 1996.

The BNP leaders held senior BNP lawmaker Kabir Hossain responsible for this and said he seldom visited the area and paid little attention to people.

They explained that Dr Alauddin, who joined BNP from Awami League, was elected in 1996, but he returned to Awami League later.

In 2001, Azizur Rahman was promised of nomination, but it finally went to Kabir Hossain following a 'conspiracy', they said adding that Kabir was rarely seen in the area after being elected.

The BNP leaders claimed that district BNP president Azizur Rahman is a man from the area and he will be with the people always.

"We will not welcome any man except Azizur Rahman ", said Jamal Uddin.

They also said that many 'guest candidates' are emerging as the election is nearing but they are not involved with the people.