Rajshahi: Ahead of the upcoming National Parliamentary Election scheduled for February 12, political party-nominated and independent candidates are actively campaigning in Rajshahi’s six constituencies as well as neighboring areas. The candidates are making various promises of development if elected and are going door to door to reach voters.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the candidates are using different arguments and statements to secure public support. Their round-the-clock campaigning has significantly heated up the electoral atmosphere in the Rajshahi region. In the Rajshahi-3 (Paba-Mohanpur) constituency, BNP-nominated candidate Advocate Shafiqul Haque Milon, contesting with the “Sheaf of Paddy” symbol, is carrying out extensive door-to-door campaigning and publicity.
Starting Monday morning, Milon began his campaign from the Afi Nepal Para area of Hujuripara Union in Paba Upazila. He visited Pakuria field to exchange views with farmers about the election and sought support for the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ symbol. Later, he addressed an election rally at Afi Nepal Para, alleging that Jamaat-e-Islami is exploiting religion for political purposes and misleading people. He urged people not to be misled by claims regarding religious determinations.
Meanwhile, Jamaat-nominated candidate Professor Abul Kalam Azad conducted door-to-door campaigning on Monday in the Darshanpara area of Paba, accompanied by party leaders and activists. During the campaign, he sought votes for the ‘Scales’ symbol and spoke about building a society free from corruption and extortion. In the afternoon, he joined an election rally at Bhugrail Mor in Nawhata, emphasizing the importance of meeting people at their doorsteps and listening to their concerns as a part of democratic politics.
Professor Abul Kalam Azad claimed that a large number of voters from different walks of life in Paba-Mohanpur are expressing support for the ‘Scales’ symbol. During interactions with locals, residents raised several long-standing problems in the area. Similarly, in the Rajshahi-4 (Bagmara) constituency, candidates promised various development initiatives. Jamaat-nominated candidate Dr. Abdul Bari Sardar has been campaigning in villages, markets, and neighborhoods across the constituency, distributing leaflets and seeking support for the ‘Scales’ symbol.
Meanwhile, BNP-nominated candidate DM Ziaur Rahman carried out door-to-door campaigning in the Vabaniganj and Balia unions, seeking support for the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ symbol. Voters raised various issues, including allegations of corruption and deprivation of services. The candidates promised to address these problems if elected.
In the Rajshahi-6 (Charghat-Bagha) constituency, BNP-nominated candidate Abu Sayeed Chand carried out campaign activities in the Nandangachi, Salua, and Charghat unions. Meanwhile, Jamaat-nominated candidate Principal Nazmul Haque continued door-to-door campaigning in different areas of Yusufpur Union, seeking voters’ support. During the campaigns, both candidates discussed local development plans and initiatives while engaging with voters, including women.