Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has taken the stage at an election rally in Naogaon town, drawing cheers from supporters gathered at the ATIM ground.

He arrived at the venue on Thursday afternoon, where party activists welcomed him with applause. Tarique Rahman waved back to the crowd as he climbed onto the stage.

Candidates from eight constituencies in Naogaon and Joypurhat districts were present at the rally.

They are Mostafizur Rahman (Naogaon-1), Shamsuzzoha Khan (Naogaon-2), Fazle Huda (Naogaon-3), Ikramul Bari Tipu (Naogaon-4), Zahidul Islam Dhalu (Naogaon-5), Sheikh Md Rezaul Islam (Naogaon-6), Masud Rana Pradhan (Joypurhat-1) and Abdul Bari (Joypurhat-2).

Earlier in the day, Tarique Rahman addressed a public rall...