Campaign activities have gathered momentum in Rajshahi-6 (Charghat-Bagha) constituency ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election scheduled for February 12.
Candidates and their supporters are conducting extensive campaigns through public outreach, leaflet distribution, and microphone announcements. So far, no untoward incidents have been reported in the constituency since the election process began.
Billboards, festoons, and posters displaying party symbols have been set up across busy areas, adding to the festive election atmosphere. As the polling day approaches, campaign activities are intensifying across the constituency.
A total of four candidates representing four political parties are contesting for the seat. However, local sources indicate that the main contest is likely to be between candidates from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.
Former Charghat Upazila Parishad Chairman Abu Sayeed Chand is contesting with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol as the BNP candidate. Meanwhile, Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh has nominated former Upazila Vice Chairman Professor Nazmul Haque, who is contesting with the Scales symbol.
Interestingly, both key contenders hail from Sholua Union under Charghat Upazila, drawing significant attention and discussion among voters.
The other contestants include Iqbal Hossain, former Upazila Member Secretary of the Jatiya Party, contesting with the Plough symbol, and Abdus Salam Suroj of Islami Andolon Bangladesh, who is contesting with the Hat Pakha symbol.
Following permission from the Bangladesh Election Commission to begin campaigning on January 22, candidates have been using microphones to reach voters. Campaign announcements are being broadcast daily from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm across various parts of the constituency.
Election camps have been established by political parties in almost every union. Party activists are organising meetings, engaging in tea-stall discussions, and conducting door-to-door campaigns to garner voter support.
A noticeable level of enthusiasm has emerged among voters in Bagha and Charghat upazilas. Many residents are actively discussing and promoting their preferred candidates at local gathering spots.
Members of civil society and local voters say the growing number of campaign posters, microphones, and election camps reflects the rising intensity of the electoral race as the voting day draws nearer.
