Mirza Faisal visits defeated Jamaat candidate’s home with bouquet; Delwar says, ‘Best of luck’

Following his victory in the Thakurgaon-1 (Sadar, Ruhia and Bhulli) by-election, BNP (Bangladesh Nationalist Party) candidate Mirza Faisal Amin visited the home of his defeated rival, carrying a bouquet. On Friday afternoon, Mirza Faisal Amin went to the residence of Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Delwar Hossain in Thakurgaon to exchange greetings. During the meeting, the two former rivals embraced, exchanged sweets and pledged to work together for the development of the area. Voting for the by-election took place on Thursday. Returning Officer and District Election Officer Kamrul Islam announced the results around 9:45 pm. BNP candidate Mirza Faisal Amin was unofficially declared elected, having secured 227,917 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Delwar Hossain received 96,513 votes.

Even before the election results were announced, Jamaat-e-Islami called for protest programmes, alleging irregularities, vote rigging and the assault and expulsion of their polling agents from centres. Amidst this tense atmosphere, Mirza Faisal Amin visited Delwar Hossain’s residence in the Hazipara area around 11:45 am today for a courtesy call. The two rival candidates embrace and pledge to work together for the development of the area. He was accompanied by district unit BNP Office Secretary Mamunur Rashid, pourashava unit BNP Vice-President Ataur and other party leaders and activists. Upon arriving at the Jamaat leader's house, the two embraced. Congratulating Mirza Faisal, Delwar Hossain said, "Best of luck. " The two then discussed regional development and mutual cooperation. Addressing Delwar Hossain, Mirza Faisal Amin said, "We will move forward with our future tasks while maintaining mutual respect. Because you are also connected to the people. We both made promises to…