A total of 21 second-generation politicians whose parents were former lawmakers, ministers, or key national leaders have been elected to the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, underscoring the continued influence of political family legacies in Bangladesh’s parliamentary politics.
Of the 21 winners, 19 represent the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), one is from Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP), and one from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. Many of them had been active in opposition movements during the previous government’s tenure and campaigned vigorously in constituencies long associated with their families.
Tarique Rahman wins two seats
In a significant development, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia secured victories in both Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6 constituencies.
In Dhaka-17, Tarique Rahman polled 72,699 votes, defeating Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Khaliduzzaman, who received 68,300 votes. In Bogura-6, he won by a commanding margin, securing 216,284 votes against Jamaat candidate Abidur Rahman Sohel, who garnered 97,626 votes.
Reclaiming political strongholds
From Bhola-1, Andaleeve Rahman Partho chairman of the Bangladesh Jatiya Party and son of former minister Naziur Rahman Manzur was elected for the second time as part of the BNP-led alliance.
In Dhaka-6, Ishraque Hossain, son of former mayor and minister Sadeque Hossain Khoka, won with 78,850 votes, defeating Jamaat candidate Md Abdul Mannan by a margin of 23,153 votes.
In Panchagarh-1, Mohammad Nawshad Zamil, son of former Speaker and BNP Standing Committee member Jamir Uddin Sircar, regained the seat for the party after 17 years. Nawshad received 176,169 votes, narrowly defeating NCP leader Sarjis Alam of the 11-party alliance, who polled 168,049 votes.
Barrister Farzana Sharmin Putul, daughter of former state minister Fazlur Rahman Potol, won Natore-1 with 102,419 votes, while Anindya Islam Amit, son of former minister Tariqul Islam, secured victory in Jashore-3 with 201,339 votes.
Prominent political lineages continue
Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin, son of former minister Mir Mohammad Nasir Uddin, was elected from Chattogram-5, while Humam Qader Chowdhury, son of former MP Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury, won Chattogram-7.
Shama Obaed, daughter of former BNP secretary general KM Obaidur Rahman, won Faridpur-2 with 120,909 votes. In Faridpur-3, Nayab Yusuf daughter of former disaster management minister Chowdhury Kamal Ibne Yusuf was elected with 148,545 votes.
Saeed Al Noman, son of former minister Abdullah Al Noman, secured Chattogram-10, and Manjurul Karim Rony, son of former minister Abdul Mannan, won Gazipur-2.
In Moulvibazar-3, M Nasir Rahman, son of former finance minister M Saifur Rahman, won decisively with 156,757 votes. Economist Dr Reza Kibria, son of former finance minister Shah AMS Kibria, claimed Habiganj-1 with 111,999 votes.
More second generation victories
Afroza Khanam, daughter of former MP Harunur Rashid Khan (Munnu), won Manikganj-3. Engineer Fahim Chowdhury, son of former parliamentary whip Zahed Ali Chowdhury, was elected from Sherpur-2.
Moinul Islam Khan, son of former industry minister Shamsul Islam Khan, was elected from Manikganj-2. Yaser Khan Chowdhury, son of former MP Anwarul Hossain Khan Chowdhury, reclaimed Mymensingh-9 nearly 35 years after his father last held the seat.
In Sylhet-1, Khondaker Abdul Muktadir, son of former MP Khondaker Abdul Malek, emerged victorious. Reza Ahmed Bachchu Molla, whose father Ahsanul Haque Molla served multiple terms as MP, won Kushtia-1.
Meanwhile, in Pirojpur-1, Masud Saeedi, son of former MP Delwar Hossain Sayeedi, won on a Jamaat-e-Islami ticket with 132,659 votes, defeating the BNP candidate. His elder brother, however, lost in another Pirojpur constituency.
In Tangail, two brothers secured parliamentary seats. BNP Vice Chairman Abdus Salam Pintu won Tangail-2 with 198,213 votes, while party publicity secretary Sultan Salauddin Tuku claimed Tangail-5 with 131,279 votes.
The results of the 13th parliamentary election indicate that political legacy remains a significant factor in shaping voter preference, with second-generation leaders continuing to play a prominent role in national politics.
