1
To protect the country's independence, total integrity and sovereignty.
2
Faith in Almighty Allah, democracy, nationalism, and social & economic justice as the four basic principles of governance.
3
In all ways, form ourselves as a self-dependent nation.
4
Ensure public participation in all aspects of administration, development and law and order.
5
Enhance the rural and national economy through agricultural development on the basis of highest priority.
6
Make the country self-sufficient in food and ensure that no one is hungry.
7
Increase cloth production and ensure at least coarse cloth for everyone.
8
If any citizen is homeless, arrange housing as much as possible.
9
Free the country from the curse of illiteracy.
10
Provide a minimum of medical treatment for all living people.
11
Establish the status of women in society and mobilise the youth to consolidate the nation.
12
Encourage the private sector in the economic development of the country.
13
Improve the conditions of workers and develop healthy worker-ownership relationships to increase production.
14
Encourage public service and the spirit of nation building, and develop the financial condition of the people.
15
Control the birth rate of the population.
16
Build friendships with all foreign countries and strong relations with Muslim countries.
17
Decentralize the administration and development system and strengthen local government.
18
Establish a corruption-free, justice-based society system.
19
Fulfill all citizens' rights irrespective of religion, clan and caste, and strengthen national unity.
This 19-Point Programme by Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman remains a foundational vision of the BNP — later extended through Vision 2030, the 27-Point and the 31-Point reform outline.
