Tasnim Jara Vows to Stay in Politics

Tasnim Jara.

Tasnim Jara has made it clear she is not stepping away from public life after losing in Dhaka-9, saying her political journey is far from over.

In a Facebook post, she congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party on its national victory and extended personal শুভেচ্ছা to Habibur Rashid Habib for winning the Dhaka-9 seat. She said she called him to convey her wishes and expressed hope that he would work for the welfare of the constituency and the country.

Positioning herself as a constructive voice, Jara said she would support initiatives that benefit citizens but would speak out against any decision that harms public interest.

Addressing speculation about her future, she dismissed rumours that she might return to the United Kingdom. She said her roots are in Bangladesh and confirmed she will remain in the country to continue her political work.

Reflecting on the result, she described the more than 44,000 votes she secured as a strong base, arguing that the outcome shows public appetite for clean politics. At the same time, she acknowledged organisational gaps, noting that sustaining such politics requires stronger grassroots networks, polling agents at every booth and vigilant citizens to resist intimidation.

She highlighted women’s participation in her campaign as one of its most significant achievements, encouraging young women to aim for leadership roles and greater involvement in politics.

Jara also praised volunteers for what she called a rare example of civic political engagement, urging them to stay organised and active.

She paid tribute to the “fearless fighters of July,” saying their sacrifice helped shape the current democratic space.

In her message, she thanked Muhammad Yunus, his administration and the Election Commission for organising what she described as a credible election during a challenging period.

She ended on an optimistic note, saying the best days are still ahead.