BNP Standing Committee member and sheaf of paddy candidate Salahuddin Ahmed cast his vote in the 13th National Parliament Election and referendum at a polling centre in Pekua, Cox’s Bazar, on Thursday morning.
He exercised his franchise around 8:20am at the Government Model GMC Institution centre in Pekua upazila sadar, shortly after voting began.
Salahuddin is contesting from the Cox’s Bazar-1 constituency, comprising Chakaria and Pekua upazilas.
His wife, former MP Hasina Ahmed, and son Sayeed Ibrahim Ahmed, along with other family members, also cast their votes at the same centre.
Speaking to reporters after voting, Salahuddin said: “A turning point in history has begun. I stood at the end of the line to cast my vote. People are now aware of their voting rights. So far, the voting environment is good and normal.”
He added: “The hopes and dreams for which our freedom fighters shed blood and our children embraced martyrdom are very high. We want to move forward through democratic practice.”
Salahuddin Ahmed was previously elected three times as a member of parliament from the Cox’s Bazar-1 constituency.
