Voters seek Cabinet Inclusion for VP Ainul Haque
The northern parliamentary constituency of Sirajganj‑3— comprising Raiganj, Tarash, and Solonga— has long been known as a center of agricultural production and emerging industrial potential. The people of this region, dependent on the vast waters of Chalan Beel, are now hopeful that the new political reality will bring their area into a path of development.
In the 13th National Parliamentary Election, VP Ainul Haque was elected as a Member of Parliament by defeating the candidate of the 11-party alliance by a huge margin. Since his victory, local leaders and residents have been strongly demanding his inclusion in the cabinet.
According to local residents, alongside an agriculture-based economy, the region has significant potential for industrial development. However, the area has long been deprived of expected progress. They believe that having grassroots-oriented leadership like VP Ainul Haque at the policy-making level would help transform the region’s potentials into reality.
In his political career, VP Ainul Haque served three consecutive terms as a student leader during the 1990s. Later, despite an adverse political environment, he was elected Upazila Chairman in 2014, establishing a strong position in local politics. Political analysts in the area believe that his victory in the latest national parliamentary election reflects renewed public confidence in his leadership.
Several local party leaders and activists stated that VP Ainul Haque has long been involved in street-level political movements and struggles. After receiving nomination from youth political icon Tarique Rahman, he secured a landslide victory in the election. They now want to see him as a minister to accelerate the development of northern Bangladesh.
Throughout his long political career, VP Ainul Haque has faced attacks, legal cases, and various forms of political repression. Despite these challenges, locals say he has remained actively connected with both the party organization and the people. They believe his sacrifices and political experience deserve evaluation at the national level.
Grassroots leaders and activists believe that effective initiatives in agriculture, fisheries, and industry are essential to bring this neglected northern region under planned development. They consider VP Ainul Haque’s experience and leadership to be crucial in this regard.
The people of Sirajganj-3 expect that including this popular leader in the cabinet would accelerate development activities in northern Bangladesh. However, it remains to be seen how much this public demand will be reflected in future state policy decisions.
