13th National Parliament Elections: Mymensingh District

In Mymensingh district, the election battle has intensified this year. With the Awami League not participating, voters are recalculating the prospects. While the main contest in the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections is expected between BNP and Jamaat candidates, the Jatiya Party could also create surprises. Here’s an overview of the electoral battle across Mymensingh’s 11 constituencies.

Mymensingh-1 (National Parliament Constituency No. 146): This constituency comprises Haluaghat and Dhobaura Upazilas, with a total of 483,712 voters, including 241,604 men, 242,104 women, and 4 hijras.

Candidates: Six candidates are contesting: Md. Tajul Islam from Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis with the “Rickshaw” symbol; independent candidate Md. Salman Omar with the “Horse” symbol; Md. A. Razzak from Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (Marxist) with the “Scissors” symbol; Syed Emran Saleh from BNP with the “Paddy Sheaf” symbol; Azharul Islam from Bangladesh Communist Party with the “Hammer” symbol; Md. Zillur Rahman from Islami Andolan Bangladesh with the “Hand Fan” symbol.

Elected MPs: Promod Mankin from Awami League in 1991, Afzal H. Khan from BNP in June 1996, and Promod Mankin again from Awami League in 2001 and 2008.

Mymensingh-2 (National Parliament Constituency No. 147): This constituency includes Fulbaria and Tarakanda Upazilas, with 576,167 voters (294,451 men, 281,713 women, 3 hijras).

Candidates: Seven candidates are contesting: Md. Emdadul Haq Khan from Jatiya Party with the “Plough” symbol; Md. Zubayer Uddin Sheikh from Bangladesh Supreme Party (BSP) with the “Ektara” symbol; Muhammadullah from Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis with the “Rickshaw” symbol; independent candidate Shah Shahid Sarwar with the “Horse” symbol; Motahar Hossain Talukdar from BNP with the “Paddy Sheaf” symbol; Md. Abu Bakar Siddiq with the “Pitcher” symbol; Golam Mawla Bhuiya from Islami Andolan Bangladesh with the “Hand Fan” symbol.

Elected MPs: Md. Shamsul Haq from Awami League in 1991 and June 1996; Shah Shahid Sarwar from BNP in 2001; Hayatur Rahman Khan from Awami League in 2008.

Mymensingh-3 (National Parliament Constituency No. 148): This constituency covers Gouripur Upazila, with 298,268 voters (150,780 men, 147,487 women, 1 hijra).

Candidates: Five candidates are contesting: independent Ahmad Tayebur Rahman with the “Horse” symbol; A.K.M. Ariful Hasan from Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (Marxist) with the “Scissors” symbol; Md. Shariful Islam from Islami Andolan Bangladesh with the “Hand Fan” symbol; M. Iqbal Hossain from BNP with the “Paddy Sheaf” symbol; Md. Abu Taher Khan from Bangladesh Nizam-e-Islam Party with the “Book” symbol.

Elected MPs: Nazrul Islam Sarkar from Awami League in 1991; A.F.M. Nazmul Huda from BNP in June 1996; Mojibur Rahman Fakir from Awami League in 2001 and 2008.

Mymensingh-4 (National Parliament Constituency No. 149): This constituency includes Mymensingh Sadar Upazila and Mymensingh City Corporation, with 695,306 voters (345,005 men, 350,291 women, 10 hijras).

Candidates: Nine candidates are contesting: Md. Nasir Uddin from Islami Andolan Bangladesh with the “Hand Fan” symbol; Md. Kamrul Ahsan from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with the “Balance” symbol; Md. Abu Wahab Akand Wahid from BNP with the “Paddy Sheaf” symbol; Mostafizur Rahman from Gonosonghoti Andolon with the “Hat” symbol; Hamidul Islam from NPP with the “Mango” symbol; Emdadul Haq Millat from Communist Party with the “Hammer” symbol; Abu Md. Musa Sarkar from Jatiya Party with the “Plough” symbol; Shekhar Kumar Roy from Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (Marxist) with the “Scissors” symbol; Md. Liakat Ali from Bangladesh Supreme Party (BSP) with the “Ektara” symbol.

Elected MPs: A.K.M. Fazlul Haq from BNP in 1991; Rawshan Ershad from Jatiya Party in June 1996; Delwar Hossain Khan Dulu from BNP in 2001; Matiur Rahman from Awami League in 2008.

Mymensingh-5 (National Parliament Constituency No. 150): This constituency comprises Muktagacha Upazila, with 387,927 voters (194,275 men, 193,650 women, 2 hijras).

Candidates: Five candidates are contesting: Mohammad Nazrul Islam from Gonosonghoti Andolon with the “Hat” symbol; Md. Sirajul Islam from Islami Andolan Bangladesh with the “Hand Fan” symbol; Md. Rafiqul Islam from Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) with the “Eagle” symbol; Md. Zakir Hossain from BNP with the “Paddy Sheaf” symbol; Md. Matiur Rahman Akand from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with the “Balance” symbol.

Elected MPs: Keramat Ali Talukdar from BNP in 1991; A.K.M. Mosharraf Hossain from BNP in June 1996 and 2001; K.M. Khalid Babu from Awami League in 2008.

Mymensingh-6 (National Parliament Constituency No. 151): This constituency includes Fulbaria Upazila, with 417,927 voters (210,330 men, 207,595 women, 2 hijras).

Candidates: Five candidates are contesting: Md. Akhtarul Alam from BNP with the “Paddy Sheaf” symbol; independent Prof. Md. Josim Uddin with the “Horse” symbol; Md. Kamrul Hasan from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with the “Balance” symbol; Md. Nur Alim Siddiqi from Islami Andolan Bangladesh with the “Hand Fan” symbol; independent Akhtar Sultana with the “Football” symbol.

Elected MPs: Khandakar Amirul Islam from BNP in 1991; Moslem Uddin from Awami League in June 1996; Shamsuddin Ahmed as independent in 2001; Moslem Uddin again from Awami League in 2008.

Mymensingh-7 (National Parliament Constituency No. 152): This constituency includes Trishal Upazila, with 403,249 voters (205,179 men, 198,070 women).

Candidates: Six candidates are contesting: Md. Zahirul Islam from Jatiya Party with the “Plough” symbol; independent Md. Anwar Sadat with the “Cup-Saucepan” symbol; Dr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman from BNP with the “Paddy Sheaf” symbol; Md. Zainal Abedin as independent with the “Motorcycle” symbol; Md. Asaduzzaman from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with the “Balance” symbol; Md. Ibrahim Khalil Ullah from Islami Andolan Bangladesh with the “Hand Fan” symbol.

Elected MPs: Abdul Khalek from BNP in 1991; Ruhul Amin Madani from Awami League in June 1996; Abdul Matin Sarkar in 2001; Reza Ali from Awami League in 2008.

Mymensingh-8 (National Parliament Constituency No. 153): This constituency includes Ishwarganj Upazila, with 348,879 voters (179,437 men, 169,436 women, 6 hijras).

Candidates: Four candidates are contesting: Lutfullah Majed from BNP with the “Paddy Sheaf” symbol; Fakhrul Imam from Jatiya Party with the “Plough” symbol; Md. Aurangzeb Belal from Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) with the “Umbrella” symbol; Shah Nurul Kabir from Islami Andolan Bangladesh with the “Hand Fan” symbol.

Elected MPs: Khurram Khan Chowdhury from Jatiya Party in 1991; Md. Abdus Sattar from Awami League in June 1996; Shah Nurul Kabir Shaheen from BNP in 2001; Md. Abdus Sattar from Awami League in 2008.

Mymensingh-9 (National Parliament Constituency No. 154): This constituency includes Nandail Upazila, with 384,641 voters (198,692 men, 185,942 women, 7 hijras).

Candidates: Six candidates are contesting: Yaser Khan Chowdhury from BNP with the “Paddy Sheaf” symbol; Md. Latiful Bari (Hamim) from Ganoforum with the “Rising Sun” symbol; A.K.M. Anwarul Islam from Bangladesh Development Party with the “Cauliflower” symbol; independent candidate Hasina Khan Chowdhury with the “Duck” symbol; Hasmat Mahmud from Jatiya Party with the “Plough” symbol; Md. Saidur Rahman from Islami Andolan Bangladesh with the “Hand Fan” symbol.

Elected MPs: Anwarul Hossain Khan Chowdhury from BNP in 1991; Abdus Salam from Awami League in June 1996; Khurram Khan Chowdhury from BNP in 2001; Abdus Salam from Awami League in 2008.

Mymensingh-10 (National Parliament Constituency No. 155): This constituency includes Gafargaon Upazila, with 409,364 voters (209,120 men, 200,241 women, 3 hijras).

Candidates: Nine candidates are contesting: Md. Akhtaruzzaman from BNP with the “Paddy Sheaf” symbol; Md. Al Amin (Sohel) from Jatiya Party with the “Plough” symbol; Md. Ismail from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with the “Balance” symbol; Md. Matiur Rahman as independent with the “Football” symbol; A.K.M. Shamsul Alam from Gonosonghoti Andolon with the “Hat” symbol; Md. Saifus Salehin from Communist Party with the “Hammer” symbol; Syed Mahmud Morshed from LDP with the “Umbrella” symbol; Md. Habibullah Belali from Islami Andolan Bangladesh with the “Hand Fan” symbol; independent candidate Abu Bakar Siddiqur Rahman with the “Duck” symbol.

Elected MPs: Altaf Hossain Golandaz from Awami League in 1991, June 1996, and 2001; Gias Uddin Ahmed from Awami League in 2008.

Mymensingh-11 (National Parliament Constituency No. 156): This constituency includes Bhaluka Upazila, with 358,659 voters (178,020 men, 180,636 women, 3 hijras).

Candidates: Five candidates are contesting: Fakhr Uddin Ahmed from BNP with the “Paddy Sheaf” symbol; Md. Anowar Islam from Gono Adhikar Parishad (GOP) with the “Truck” symbol; Md. Mostafa Kamal from Islami Andolan Bangladesh with the “Hand Fan” symbol; Zahidul Islam from National Citizens Party–NCP with the “Shapla Kali” symbol; independent Md. Morshed Alam with the “Deer” symbol.

Elected MPs: Amanullah Chowdhury from BNP in 1991; Md. Mohammad Amanullah from Awami League in June 1996, 2001, and 2008.