A discussion meeting was organized by the Athargachhia Union unit of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Amtali Upazila, Barguna.

The meeting took place on Monday (October 19) at 3:00 PM at the temporary office of the Athargachhia Union branch of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), located at Gazipur Bazar in the Upazila.

The proceedings began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by a session moderated by Md. Zahidur Islam. The meeting was presided over by Md. Faruk Hossain Mridha, former convener of the Athargachhia Union BNP.

Dr. Md. Jasim Uddin, also a former convener of the Athargachhia Union BNP, served as the keynote speaker. Md. Nazrul Islam and Md. Baten Dewan were present as special guests.

Leaders and activists from the Athargachhia Union BNP, along with its affiliated and associate wings—including the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Juba Dal, and Sramik Dal—attended the event.

During the meeting, participants exchanged views and discussed organizational activities as well as the upcoming local government elections. Speakers emphasized the importance of party nominations, organizational unity, and the proper recognition of dedicated, long-serving party members.

The speakers urged the party leadership to ensure that any candidate nominated by the BNP for the upcoming local government elections in Athargachhia Union is chosen from among those who have demonstrated long-term commitment and sacrifice for the party.

In his concluding remarks, the chair, Md. Faruk Hossain Mridha, stated that the party’s final decision would be accepted. However, he urged the party leadership to ensure that the nominee for Athargachhia Union is a genuine party member. He also stressed the importance of all party members and activists working together in a unified manner to advance the organization's activities.