Speculation surrounds the BNP's nomination for the Comilla-5 (Burichang-Brahmanpara) constituency.

Speculation surrounds the BNP's nomination for the Comilla-5 (Burichang-Brahmanpara) constituency.
Photo: Md. Abdullah

Daily Bijoy News, Comilla Correspondent:

With the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections ahead, widespread discussion and speculation have begun regarding the nomination for the BNP's "Paddy Sheaf" symbol in the Comilla-5 (Buraichan-Brahmanpara) constituency. Four potential candidates are equally at the center of discussion both inside and outside the party. Sources from the Election Commission indicate that the national election is likely to be held in February 2026. The Election Commission has already announced the election roadmap. Consequently, potential candidates have become active on the ground, gauging their popularity through public contact, leaflet distribution, development activities, and participation in party programs. The Comilla-5 constituency is comprised of the two upazilas: Burichang and Brahmanpara. Here, the total number of voters is 470,922, and there are 142 voting centers.

The four individuals aspiring for the Paddy Sheaf nomination are:

  1. Haji Md. Jasim Uddin, former Member Secretary of Comilla South District BNP and President of Brahmanpara Upazila BNP.

  2. ATM Mizanur Rahman Chairman, Member of Comilla South District BNP and President of Burichang Upazila BNP.

  3. Barrister Abdullah Al Mamun, lawyer to Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus and Chairman of the Legal Education Committee of the Bangladesh Bar Council.

  4. Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam Shahin, Associate Professor, Moynamoti Medical College; Convener, Bangladesh Combined Professionals Council Comilla District; Member, Comilla South District BNP.

All four are currently busy with lobbying and persuasion, while party workers and supporters are eagerly awaiting the decision of the party high command. Regarding this, party leaders have stated that each has presented their political role, sacrifices, and stance to the high command. They have expressed optimism that whoever the party finally nominates, everyone will work unitedly for them. Across the area, there is now one question: Into whose hands will the Paddy Sheaf symbol for the Comilla-5 constituency go? The answer to this question will be found soon through the final decision of the BNP high command.

Daily Bijoy News/ Md. Abdullah