Kaiyum alleges Nahid of vote rigging in Dhaka-11

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate for the Dhaka-11 constituency MA Kaiyum has brought allegations of widespread vote rigging against National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and elected candidate from the seat Nahid Islam

Speaking to journalists in front of his election office in the capital on Friday afternoon, Kaiyum said, “How does a candidate who cannot even appoint polling agents secure such a large number of votes?”

Kaiyum, who serves as the BNP’s secretary for microcredit affairs, claimed that he had fallen victim to a conspiracy.

He alleged that the election was marred by large-scale rigging and manipulation, asserting that the results had been “engineered.”

He further alleged that he was defeated through postal ballots and described the election as controversial, claiming it had undermined the government’s credibility.

The BNP leader said he has already submitted an application to the Election Commission seeking a recount of votes in the constituency. He warned that if no satisfactory resolution is reached, he will pursue legal action.

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Pointing fingers at his opponents, Kaiyum also alleged that voters were misled in the name of “July fighters” and claimed that his supporters were attacked in various areas during the election period.

Although he did not secure a parliamentary seat, Kaiyum expressed confidence that the BNP is heading toward forming the government and vowed to fulfill his promises to constituents.

He reiterated his commitment to making his electoral area free from drugs and terrorism.