Race for Mymensingh-7: BNP Candidates Vie for Nomination as Jamaat Pushes for Victory
The BNP is aggressively aiming to capture the Mymensingh-7 parliamentary seat in the upcoming general election. Consequently, multiple BNP aspirants are engaging in separate rallies, processions, and public relations campaigns, giving various promises to win over voters. Simultaneously, they are intensely lobbying central leaders to secure the party’s nomination.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, which has a single candidate in this constituency, is actively working on the ground with a focus on achieving an electoral victory.
🌟 Key Contenders for BNP Nomination
The BNP nomination hopefuls include:
• Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Liton: Central BNP Executive Committee member and former convener of South District BNP.
• Zainal Abedin: Former General Secretary of Upazila BNP and former Chairman of the Upazila Parishad.
• Aminul Islam Amin Sarker: Son of the late Trisal Municipal Chairman Abdur Rashid; he is a former Mayor and former Juba Dal (Youth Wing) leader.
• Anwar Sadat: Son of the late BNP MP Abdul Khaleque and former Chairman of the Upazila Parishad.
• Shahidul Amin Khosru: Convener of the District Swechchhasebak Dal (Volunteer Wing) and Joint Convener of the District BNP.
🎯 Other Key Players
Besides the BNP aspirants, the following candidates are working on the ground with the aim of victory:
• Asaduzzaman Sohel: Naib-e-Amir (Vice-Amir) of Jamaat-e-Islami Metropolitan, who is the party’s designated candidate.
• Ibrahim Khalil: Candidate nominated by Islami Shashontontro Andolon.
🗣️ Aspirants’ Commitments
The candidates are vocal about their platforms and loyalties:
• Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Liton (BNP): “I have organized the grassroots level of the BNP and the party structure. I am working on the ground to implement Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s 31-point agenda.”
• Zainal Abedin (BNP): “As a soldier of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, I am executing all party programs and connecting with the public. I am working with party members to implement Tarique Rahman’s 31-point demand.”
• Aminul Islam Amin Sarker (BNP): “Working with party leaders to realize the dream of ‘Sonar Bangla’ (Golden Bengal) envisioned by Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. Beyond the party, my late father, Abdur Rashid’s vote bank will heavily favor me in the upcoming election.”
• Anwar Sadat (BNP): “My late father, the former BNP MP, was a very popular figure. His popularity and the people’s love will tilt the voting balance in my favor in the next election.”
• Shahidul Amin Khosru (BNP): “My goal is to implement Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s 31-point agenda. Its implementation will bring a prosperous Bangladesh back to the people.”
• Asaduzzaman Sohel (Jamaat): “I express my endless gratitude to the Almighty for nominating me. I am working hard with activists everywhere to ensure the victory of the ‘Dharipalla’ (Scale) symbol.”
• Ibrahim Khalil (Islami Shashontontro): “The public has seen many leaders in the past; I believe they will now vote for me and give me a chance to bring development.”
