CHATTOGRAM, Jan 22, 2026 (BSS): Election campaign has officially started in 16 constituencies in Chattogram, reflecting the nationwide preparations for the 13th National Parliament elections. Candidates are actively seeking voters’ support through their campaign efforts.  A total of 113 candidates from 25 political parties, including BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, NCP, Islami Front, Islami Andolon, Khelafat Majlis, Jatiya Party, and independents are competing in these constituencies across the district city and various upazilas.   The candidates, workers, and supporters were filled with election excitement as they received their symbols on Wednesday.  BNP candidate and standing committee member of the party in Chattogram-11 (Bandar-Patenga) constituency Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, kicked off his electioneering from Kadamtali area this morning.  Speaking at a roadside meeting, he emphasized that the people will determine the country's future through voting. The elected government should be accountable, responsive, and meet the people's expectations. He stated that only BNP can materialize the aspirations of the people. People are eagerly waiting to cast their votes in the upcoming elections.  Earlier in the morning at 10:30, he visited the graves of his late father former minister Mahmudunnabi Chowdhury, and mother Meherunnesa Chowdhury. He then embarked on a mass contact program starting from Kadamtali and visited various areas including Madarbari DT Road, No. 2 Goli, Jugichand Mosque Lane, Majhir Ghat Station Colony, Ice Factory Road, Nalapara, Old Custom, and Malum Mosque area.  The mass contact event saw a significant turnout of leaders, activists, the general public, and women. City BNP Joint Conveners SM Saiful Alam, Shawkat Azam Khaja, along with members Md. Salauddin, Mashiul Alam Swapan, Joynal Abedin, and others accompanied him.   The formal election campaign of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Dr. AKM Fazlul Haque for Chattogram-9 (Kotwali Baklia) constituency was inaugurated at the north gate of Andarkilla Shahi Jame Mosque on Thursday afternoon.  City Ameer Mohammad Nazrul Islam emphasized the need for honest and competent leadership to transform Chattogram into a beautiful, clean, and humane city.   The campaign in support of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Principal Shamsuzzaman Helali for Chattogram-10 (Double mooring-Pahartoli) seat began at 10 am. It was inaugurated by Jamaat-e-Islami City Ameer Mohammad Nazrul Islam from Shulakbahar Arkan Society.   In Chattogram-11 (Bandar-Patenga) constituency, Jamaat-e-Islami 10-party-backed candidate Mohammad Shafiul Alam engaged in a successful mass outreach, starting from Munshipara in the city and interacting with the public in various areas like Chhattar Haji Bari, Dhopapara, Chandapara, Uttar Jelepara, and Dakshin Jelepara.   In Chattogram-4 (Sitakunda) constituency, BNP candidate Mohammad Aslam Chowdhury began his day by offering Fajr prayers at Fauzdarhat Station Fakira Jame Mosque and visiting the graves of his ancestors at the family graveyard.    The election campaign for BNP candidates in Chattogram-9 (Kotwali Baklia), Chattogram-10 (Double Mooring-Pahartoli), and Chattogram-8 (Chandgaon-Boalkhali) constituencies officially began.  BNP Vice Chairman Mir Mohammad Nasir Uddin inaugurated Abu Sufian's campaign in Chattogram-9, while Sayeed Al Noman started his campaign in Chattogram-10 by visiting his father's grave.  Ershad Ullah kicked off his campaign in Chattogram-8. NCP candidate Jobairul Arif, part of the 10-party alliance also began campaigning in the same constituency.    

RANGPUR, Jan 22, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Rangpur Metropolitan unit organized a welcome procession this afternoon ahead of the arrival of Jamaat Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman in the city to attend an election rally on Friday. The procession originated from the city’s Public Library Ground and circled the main city streets via City Bazar, Paira Chattar, Jahaz Company Intersection, Press Club and Grand Hotel Intersection before concluding at a rally at Shapla Chattar Intersection.  Speakers at the rally urged everyone to participate in the election rally at the city’s Public Library Ground on Friday evening. They also urged voters to support the ‘scale’ symbol in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election scheduled for February 12. Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Central Majlis-e-Shura member and Rangpur Metropolitan Ameer Vice-Principal Moulana ATM Azam Khan chaired the post -procession rally.   The party’s Central Working Committee member and Rangpur-Dinajpur Regional Team member and nominated MP candidate for Rangpur-3 constituency Professor Mahbubur Rahman Belal addressed the rally as the chief guest.    Jamaat-e-Islami Rangpur Metropolitan Secretary General Anwarul Haque Kajal, Rangpur Metropolitan Assistant Secretary and Jamaat-nominated MP candidate from Rangpur-1 constituency Raihan Siraji also spoke. Jamaat-e-Islami Rangpur Metropolitan Assistant Secretary Al Amin Hasan, Rangpur Metropolitan President of the Workers' Welfare Federation Advocate Kawsar Ali, Kotwali Thana Ameer Moulana Golam Kibria, Porshuram Thana Ameer Advocate Mahbub Alam, Mahiganj Thana Ameer Mohammad Mohsin Oli, Hazirhat Thana Ameer Belal Hossain, Tajhat Thana Ameer Advocate Rabiul Islam, Sadar Upazila Ameer Moulana Mozaharul Islam, Metropolitan Talimul Quran Department President and Working Committee Member Moulana Shahjahan Siraj, among others, were present.  Meanwhile, Rangpur Metropolitan Jamaat-e-Islami held a view-sharing meeting with local journalists at its office tonight. The Jamaat leaders in the meeting informed the journalists about the election rally to be held at the Public Library Ground on Friday. Rangpur Metropolitan Ameer Vice-Principal Moulana ATM Azam Khan chaired the programme.