Here are some of the key promises made by the BNP in its election manifesto, which has the motto ’Bangladesh before all’:
Reforms* To implement all points of the July Charter that seeks to create new constitutional bodies, introduce a bicameral parliament, along with broader changes in line with political parties’ commitments
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Trade
* To undertake initiatives to restart closed industries and diversify the export sector
* To undertake measures so that legally operating foreign businesses can repatriate their stipulated profits to home countries within 30 days
Employment
* To create nearly 1 million new jobs in the information and communication technology sector
* To ensure fair, price-index-based wages in line with inflation and a review system to be launched every two years* To develop technical and language skills among the youth and ensure merit-based government recruitment
Economy
* To introduce international payment systems, establish regional e-commerce hubs and boost ’Make in Bangladesh’
* To launch a ’Family Card’ for low-income families with monthly provisions to buy essential commodities
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Health
* To increase public spending on health to 5% of GDP gradually
* To recruit 100,000 health workers across the country and expand preventive healthcare programmes
Social
* To launch a mid-day meal program for students and a new, skills and values-based education policy for schools
* To build better sports infrastructure and training facilities
* To set up training-based welfare programs for religious leaders of all faiths at places of worship
First Published: Feb 13, 2026 3:11 PM IS
