Khulna: The fate of 203 candidates contesting 36 parliamentary seats across Khulna division, including Khulna metropolitan area, will be decided tomorrow. Election officials have indicated that a keen contest is expected, particularly between the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, while several constituencies are set for two- or three-way races.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a total of 1,40,80,722 voters are registered in the ten districts of Khulna division, comprising 70,36,413 male, 70,44,175 female, and 134 third-gender voters. In Khulna district’s six constituencies, there are 20,78,253 voters, including 10,33,851 male, 10,44,375 female, and 27 third-gender, with 38 candidates in the fray.
Bagerhat’s four constituencies have 13,45,272 voters, which includes 6,73,627 male, 6,71,633 female, and 12 third-gender, with 23 candidates. Satkhira’s four constituencies have 18,16,725 voters, including 9,10,367 male, 9,06,344 female, and 14 third-gender voters, with 20 candidates contesting.
In Jashore, six constituencies have 24,46,266 voters, comprising 12,24,083 male, 12,22,159 female, and 24 third-gender, with 36 candidates. Chuadanga’s two constituencies have 9,93,680 voters, including 4,95,002 male, 4,98,666 female, and 12 third-gender, with six candidates.
Narail’s two constituencies have 6,76,702 voters, comprising 3,37,926 male, 3,38,771 female, and five third-gender, with 16 candidates. Jhenaidah’s four constituencies have 15,76,771 voters, including 7,89,069 male, 7,87,686 female, and 16 third-gender, and 21 candidates.
Magura’s two constituencies have 8,39,777 voters, comprising 4,22,503 male, 4,17,269 female, and five third-gender, with 11 candidates. Kushtia’s four constituencies have 17,26,970 voters, including 8,61,154 male, 8,65,803 female, and 13 third-gender, with 25 candidates.
Meherpur’s two constituencies have 5,90,606 voters, comprising 2,88,831 male, 2,91,769 female, and six third-gender, with seven candidates. Talking to BSS, Khulna Regional Election Officer Faisal Kader stated that all preparations have been completed to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful election. “So far, no untoward incident has been reported anywhere. We hope for a smooth and credible election,” he added.