He mentioned that, according to economists, the poverty rate in the country could fall by another 5 percent this year due to the ‘Family Card’ and ‘Farmers Card’ programmes taken by Prime Minister Tarek Rahman's government. Besides, he said that this time, due to the government's vigilance and the sincere guarding by BNP leaders and activists, the Sharadiya Durga Puja was celebrated across the country in a very peaceful and festive atmosphere. He expressed the opinion that although propaganda was carried out against BNP in the past, as a responsible government it has tackled all conspiracies and is working for public welfare.

BNP Joint Secretary General Advocate Abdus Salam Azad MP and various central leaders of the party were present at the dengue prevention programme.