Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman is set to begin his election campaign in the country's northern region, following rallies in the Sylhet, Chattogram and Mymensingh divisions.

BNP Media Cell member Shairul Kabir Khan said Tarique will travel to Rajshahi on Thursday afternoon, marking the start of a three-day tour.

He is scheduled to address an election rally at Rajshahi Madrasa ground at 2pm.

He will then speak at rallies at ATM field in Naogaon at 5:30pm and at Altafunnessa playground in Bogura at 7:30pm, seeking votes for the BNP's Sheaf of Paddy symbol.

During the Bogura visit, Tarique is also expected to go to his ancestral home at Ziabari in Gabtali Upazila, marking his first visit to the district in 19 years.

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