The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has finalised its list of candidates for the reserved women’s seats in the 13th National Parliament. The announcement was made on Monday at the party’s central office in Naya Paltan, Dhaka, where the names of the selected candidates were formally disclosed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, who is also described in the party statement as an adviser to the Prime Minister.
According to party sources, the nomination process was conducted through a structured selection procedure involving interviews and scrutiny. Members of the party’s national committee carried out a two-day interview session for aspirants seeking nomination to the reserved seats. These interviews were held at the party chairperson’s office in Gulshan over the preceding Friday and Saturday.
The selection process was overseen by a nomination board chaired by Tarique Rahman, who is the Chairperson of the BNP. Following the completion of interviews and assessments, the board finalised a panel of 36 candidates for the reserved women’s seats.
Party data further indicates that a total of 1,025 nomination forms were sold to prospective candidates. Of these, approximately 900 forms were submitted by aspirants who subsequently participated in the interview process.
Summary of Nomination Process
| Category | Number / Details |
|---|---|
| Total nomination forms sold | 1,025 |
| Forms submitted | Approximately 900 |
| Interview duration | Two days |
| Interview venue | Chairperson’s office, Gulshan |
| Announcement venue | BNP Central Office, Naya Paltan |
| Final candidates selected | 36 |
| Selection authority | Nomination Board chaired by Tarique Rahman |
List of Selected Candidates
The following 36 individuals have been nominated for the reserved women’s seats:
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Selima Rahman |
| 2 | Shirin Sultana |
| 3 | Rasheda Begum Hira |
| 4 | Rehana Akhtar Ranu |
| 5 | Newaz Halima Early |
| 6 | Mosammat Farida Yasmin |
| 7 | Bilkis Islam |
| 8 | Shakila Farzana |
| 9 | Helen Zerin Khan |
| 10 | Nilufar Chowdhury Mony |
| 11 | Nipun Roy Chowdhury |
| 12 | Jeba Amin Khan |
| 13 | Mahmuda Habiba |
| 14 | Sabira Sultana |
| 15 | Sansila Jebrin |
| 16 | Sanjida Islam Tuli |
| 17 | Sultana Ahmed |
| 18 | Fahmida Haque |
| 19 | Anna Minj |
| 20 | Suborna Shikdar |
| 21 | Shamin Ara Begum Swapna |
| 22 | Shammi Akhter |
| 23 | Ferdousi Ahmed |
| 24 | Bithika Binte Hossain |
| 25 | Suraiya Zerin |
| 26 | Mansura Akhter |
| 27 | Johurat Adib Chowdhury |
| 28 | Mamtaz Alam |
| 29 | Fahima Nasrin |
| 30 | Arifa Sultana |
| 31 | Sanjida Yasmin |
| 32 | Shawkot Ara Akhter |
| 33 | Madhobi Marma |
| 34 | Selina Sultana |
| 35 | Rezeka Sultana |
| 36 | Nadia Pathan Papon |
Party officials stated that the final list was prepared following detailed evaluation of the candidates’ applications and interview performances. The process was conducted in accordance with internal party procedures for nomination to reserved parliamentary seats.
With the announcement of the final list, the BNP has completed its selection process for the reserved women’s seats in the forthcoming parliamentary arrangement.