“People Are the Heart of Politics” — An Exclusive Interview with Abu Mohammad Nipar

Interview by: Md. Kamal Uddin, Deputy Editor, The Daily Tourist

Md. Kamal Uddin    |    ০৯:১০ পিএম, ২০২৫-১১-০৩

The southern coastal subdistrict of Anwara, wrapped in the scent of sea breeze and fertile soil, is now whispering a new name with pride — Abu Mohammad Nipar. His name is no longer confined to political banners; it echoes in the hearts of ordinary people. To some, he is a symbol of hope; to others, a reflection of honesty and compassion.
One late afternoon, The Daily Tourist sat down with him for a candid conversation — to understand his philosophy, his inspirations, and his dream for a new Bangladesh.
Q: Where did your journey into politics begin?
Abu Mohammad Nipar:
I didn’t enter politics seeking power — I came into it out of responsibility toward people. In my childhood, I saw how the poor in our village struggled — someone’s child was sick, someone had no rice to eat, someone’s land was unjustly taken. I used to think: If I ever have the chance, I’ll stand beside them.
That feeling of duty led me to join the BNP during my student years. For me, politics means bringing smiles to people’s faces. Power is temporary, but service is eternal.
Q: You are known as a publicity-shy leader. Yet, people love you deeply. Why do you think that is?
Nipar:
Love cannot be explained — it’s felt. I try to feel people’s pain as my own. When someone is in trouble, I see them as my brother or sister. I help silently, without cameras, without announcements.
People can always tell who is genuine and who is pretending. I believe love from people cannot be bought — it must be earned through service.
Q: What kind of change do you want to see in today’s politics?
Nipar:
The greatest change should be a revival of humanity. Politics today has become too self-centered, losing moral values. I want politics to be people-centered — where differences exist but mutual respect remains.
BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman’s 31-point program gives a blueprint for that humane politics. It’s not just about change — it’s a call to restore the purity of our democracy and values.
Q: You are also a successful businessman. How do you balance business and politics?
Nipar:
I see business as a livelihood, but politics as a life mission. In both, honesty is my guiding principle.
In business, profit and loss are normal. But in politics, profit means people’s trust — and loss means losing that trust.
I want no one ever to say, “Nipar Bhai has done something unjust.” Honesty has kept me grounded, and God’s blessings have kept me strong.
Q: What are your top development priorities for Anwara?
Nipar:
Anwara is full of potential. The Karnaphuli Tunnel and Economic Zone are opening new economic doors. But I worry that some people may be left behind in this wave of progress.
I want equal focus on rural roads, education, and healthcare. Especially for the youth — we need skill development centers. And for women — separate funds for entrepreneurship.
Development is meaningful only when it lights up every household.
Q: People call you “The Silent Light.” How does that make you feel?
Nipar: (smiles)
I am not a light — I just try to be a small lamp that burns quietly in the dark without pride. My duty is to help, to inspire hope.
If someone says I have brought even a little light into their lives — that’s my greatest reward.
Q: Do you ever feel frustrated by the harsh realities of politics?
Nipar:
Of course, I’m human. I feel disheartened when I see truth punished and falsehood rewarded.
But then I remind myself — history never hides the truth forever. Truth always finds its way back.
I believe that if politics is done for the sake of God’s satisfaction, it can never truly fail.
Q: What is your vision for Bangladesh under the leadership of Tarique Rahman?
Nipar:
Tarique Rahman represents a new generation of leadership — brave, visionary, and deeply democratic.
His 31-point reform plan promises freedom and dignity for every citizen.
I dream of a Bangladesh where journalists can write freely, students can speak without fear, and farmers get fair prices for their crops.
Politics succeeds only when it brings real freedom into people’s lives.
Q: How do you feel about the love and trust the people of Anwara have for you?
Nipar:
They are my strength. When I visit villages, elderly mothers tell me, “Son, stay well.” Their blessings keep me alive.
I never imagined receiving such affection. People want leaders who walk beside them — not above them.
That bond of trust is the soul of my politics.
Q: Who inspires you the most in your personal life?
Nipar:
My mother. She taught me to give quietly — and to feel others’ pain as my own.
When I was a boy, I saw her leaving food at a neighbor’s doorstep without anyone knowing.
She always said, “If people’s prayers are with you, nothing is impossible.”
That lesson is the fuel of my life.
Q: As a potential candidate under the 'Sheaf of Paddy' symbol, what will your electoral commitments be?
Nipar:
I don’t want to make promises — I want to take responsibility.
If entrusted with the chance, I’ll build Anwara as a model of humane development — where education, healthcare, employment, and justice are guaranteed.
I want children to have good schools, mothers to get safe healthcare, and young people to find work within their own community.
My dream is a just, compassionate, and prosperous Anwara.
Q: Final question — how do you see yourself in the next ten years?
Nipar:
Not as a politician, but as a man among people.
I want my children one day to say, “Our father never did anything unjust.”
If I can serve people till my last breath, that will be my greatest identity.
I truly believe — in the end, politics belongs to the people, and people remain the eternal center of politics.
Journalist’s Note:
As the interview ended, the sun dipped slowly into the Karnaphuli River.
Nipar Bhai stood up quietly, smiled gently at the people waiting around him. There was no fatigue in his eyes — only a serene conviction: This country will rise again; people will awaken; politics will regain its lost honor.
Such men seldom appear on the political stage — but when they do, they don’t just lead, they illuminate generations.
To be published in: The Daily Tourist, Chattal Chittra, Bhorer Awaaj, Somoyer Alo, Amader Bangla, Amader Chattogram, and Kotha TV.
Interview & Feature by: Md. Kamal Uddin, Deputy Editor, The Daily Tourist.