A beacon of humanity in people's politicsEngi Halim stays in public's pulse at Tangail-4 constituency

According to the announcement of the Chief Advisor, the 13th National Parliamentary Election will be held in February next year. On this occasion, there has been a lot of excitement among the political parties. Especially those who want to be candidates are busy campaigning in their respective areas. Even after a long 17 years, the tea chat has become lively.

But some extortionists and usurpers are also trying to capture the field along with real politicians and those who are dedicated to the party. Especially some dirty leaders of BNP are providing misleading information to the party leaders and activists to gather their own sugarcane. Some have even resorted to lies saying that they have got the nomination. However, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman will not hesitate to take action against them.

This reporter went to the Kalihati constituency in Tangail-4 on October 13 and spoke to people from all walks of life. Who will be the leader of BNP in the Kalihati constituency in the upcoming national elections? Whom will be elected, and the fate of the people of Kalihati will change and develop.

Voters expressed various opinions. One name came up very strongly in the survey. He is the brave freedom fighter Engineer Md. Abdul Halim. If he gets the nomination from BNP, the sorrows and sufferings of the people of Kalihati will be erased. Kalihati Upazila will be a model city of development. This freedom fighter has set a unique example by spending his earned money on the party and the helpless people.

Some freedom fighters from Kalihati told this reporter that many of those who took up arms to snatch the red sun of independence have been lost in the stream of time. But Md. Abdul Halim Miah is not just a freedom fighter, he is a political fighter. He is well known in the area as 'Halim Engineer'. Everyone calls and recognizes him as Halim Engineer.

BNP leaders said he was not just a heroic freedom fighter - he was a courageous organizer, a selfless political leader, a humanitarian social worker and a symbol of trust. He worked tirelessly for the people throughout his life. 

From organizer of the Liberation War to active participation in the war

Engineer Halim's political career began during his student days. When the war of independence began in 1971, he served as a police station-level organizer and freedom fighter recruitment coordinator. Not only as an organizer, he also directly participated in the war. He fought for the country's independence with arms and left a mark of heroism.

His 100% devotion to the party and his steadfast march on the streets in the movement have made him known to everyone.

He officially joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Freedom Fighters' Party on July 2, 2012. Since then, he has actively participated in all the BNP's movements and struggles on the streets. Nothing, including disappearances, arrests and harassment, could deter him. He has remained on the streets during difficult times, leading processions and rallies with courage.

Standing by the party's leaders and workers in difficult times was not his duty, but love. During any campaign program of the party, he has personally handed over BNP party leaflets to the common people. He has been seen talking to the people in the markets, markets or alleys of neighborhoods, delivering the party's message. In the implementation of Tarique Rahman's 31-point plan, he is distributing leaflets and going door-to-door to deliver speeches.

A unique example of sacrifice despite being nominated in the 11th National Parliament election

In recognition of his loyalty and popularity towards the party, he received the primary nomination of BNP from Tangail-4 (Kalihati) constituency in the 11th National Parliament election. However, in the larger interest of the party and as part of the strategy of the Oikyafront, he withdrew his nomination and left the seat for the partner party. His sacrificial decision is still respected by the leaders and activists today.

Trinamool leaders and activists expressed their hope that National Leader Begum Khaleda Zia and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will nominate Engineer Md. Abdul Halim in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Multidimensionality in leadership and active role in the organization

Engineer Halim has been serving as the chief advisor of the Engineering Workers Union, Van Workers Union, Rickshaw Workers Union, Hawker Association and Baul Artist Association for a long time. In addition, he is the vice-president of the central executive committee of the Bangladesh Nationalist Freedom Fighters Party. President of Dhaka Metropolitan City, vice-president of the Association of Engineers Bangladesh and a life member of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation. Engineer Halim is an activist inspired by the ideals of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman.

Engineer Abdul Halim Mia's close friends said that he has been following the party's central agenda to keep the BNP united in his area. He has even been a regular speaker at the central agendas in Dhaka. Due to his position as the vice-president of the central committee of the Nationalist Freedom Fighters' Party, Halim Mia has participated in the agenda in Dhaka despite various obstacles and oppression by the fascist Awami League government for the last 15 years. During difficult times, when it was almost impossible to go to the grave of martyred President Ziaur Rahman, he used to go with the freedom fighters to lay wreaths.

Humanitarian work that made history in public service during the Corona period

When the pandemic was at its peak, when people were unemployed, when food was a golden deer in the market—then Halim Engineer rushed to every village in every union of Kalihati Upazila. Kokdahara, Gohaliabari, Dashkia, Durgapur, Nagbari, Narandia, Paikra, Sahadevpur, Elenga, Salla, Bangra—he personally delivered food items to the people of all these unions. The food packets he distributed were not just rice and pulses, but also a ray of hope. His humanitarian contribution is etched in the hearts of the people of every village in local Elenga and Kalihati. That is why Engineer Md. Abdul Halim has become a leader of the people.

Tireless efforts to develop educational and religious institutions

With his help, several primary and secondary schools, colleges, mosques, temples and madrasas have been established in various unions of Kalihati. Not only institutions, but in many places he has made exemplary contributions to the spread of education by constructing buildings with his own money and providing scholarships to students. Today, the silent contribution of this brave engineer is behind the educational lives of many young people.

Student politics is proof of leadership

While studying at Rajshahi Engineering College, he was elected GS of Abdul Hamid Hostel. Later, he also contested the election for the post of GS of the college student parliament. That leadership quality of his student life has made him a complete political leader today. People are showering praise on him, he has given food to the people with his own hands during the Corona pandemic. People like him are very much needed in politics. His popularity is also high among the young generation. The young people also see him as a symbol of courage and trust. If he gets the nomination from BNP, the young people will happily work for him in the field, numerous young people have expressed their opinion to this reporter.

A symbol of trust between the party and the people

For those who consider ideals, sacrifice and humanity as the best qualities in BNP politics, Halim Engineer is a living legend. He is as skilled in performing party duties as he is in standing by his workers in times of trouble. From Kalihati Elenga to national-level leadership, his acceptance is now widespread.

Engineer Halim is not just a politician—he is an enlightened chapter in history. His struggle, leadership, sacrifice, and love still shine a light on people today. His name is a stronghold of trust for the party and the people.

Kalihati residents have appealed to BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman for nominating Engineer Md. Abdul Halim to reclaim this seat, known as a stronghold of the Awami League.