Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday rolled out its manifesto for the 13th Parliamentary Election, pledging to build a justice-based, humane and prosperous Bangladesh under the guiding principle of "Bangladesh First" in state governance.

The manifesto outlines wide-ranging commitments to welfare expansion, democratic reforms, economic transformation and institutional accountability, anchored in the party's declared vision of governance rooted in justice (Insaaf), humanitarian values and national interest.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman announced the manifesto at a formal ceremony held at a city hotel around 3:30pm, six days ahead of the national election.

Framework and ideological foundation

The manifesto has...