As preparations intensify for the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has officially named candidates for 36 additional constituencies, bringing the total number of declared nominees to 272. Despite the latest announcements, 28 constituencies remain without confirmed candidates.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir revealed the updated list during a press conference at the party Chairperson’s office in Gulshan on Thursday afternoon (4 November). The new list reflects the party’s ongoing efforts to finalise its slate of candidates ahead of the polls.
Among notable developments, Rumeen Farhana, BNP’s Assistant International Affairs Secretary, has once again been excluded from the list. The party has yet to announce candidates for Brahmanbaria-2 and Brahmanbaria-6, constituencies in her home district. Her repeated omission has sparked discussion within party circles and among political observers.
The latest announcements also confirmed Nadira Akhter as the nominee for Madaripur-1, replacing Kamal Zaman Molla, whose candidacy had previously been put on hold.
Earlier, on 3 November, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir unveiled the party’s candidates for 237 constituencies during a separate press conference at the Gulshan office, marking the beginning of the party’s official nominations for the upcoming election. With the inclusion of the 36 new candidates, BNP is steadily moving toward completing its electoral preparations.
BNP Candidate Updates – 13th National Parliamentary Election
| Constituency Status | Details |
|---|---|
| Total candidates announced | 272 |
| Constituencies pending | 28 |
| Newly announced candidates | 36 |
| Notable nomination changes | Nadira Akhter confirmed for Madaripur-1; Rumeen Farhana excluded |
| Announcement dates | 3 November (237 candidates), 4 November (36 candidates) |
The party’s decision-making in candidate selection highlights a mix of strategic considerations, local political dynamics, and internal deliberations, as it finalises its lineup for the forthcoming polls.
Observers note that the remaining constituencies are likely to witness careful evaluation by the BNP leadership, with announcements expected in the coming days. The party aims to present a strong slate of candidates capable of contesting vigorously across key regions of the country.