13th National Parliamentary Election: Chattogram District

Political parties view Chattogram District as extremely important in national parliamentary elections. Known as the commercial capital of Bangladesh, Chattogram has 16 parliamentary constituencies. Surrounded by hills, sea, and valleys, Chattogram—often called the Queen of the East—has witnessed intense electoral competition between the Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in past elections, with the balance of victories remaining almost even. In addition, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and Khelafat Majlish also maintain a strong presence in the district. In all elections considered transparent (excluding 2014, 2018, and 2024), BNP performed slightly better overall, though the Awami League also won several seats. However, with the Awami League absent from this election, the voting scenario in the district has changed significantly. Let us take a look at the situation in Chattogram’s 16 constituencies.

Chattogram-1 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 278): Chattogram-1 consists of Mirsharai Upazila. The total number of voters is 386,674, including 199,859 male, 186,811 female, and 4 third-gender voters.

Candidates: A total of seven candidates are contesting in this constituency. A. K. M. Abu Yusuf is contesting with the Star symbol from Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD). Rezaul Karim is contesting with the Apple symbol from Insaniyat Biplob Bangladesh. Mohammad Saifur Rahman is contesting with the Scales symbol from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. Nurul Amin is contesting with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol from BNP. Ferdous Ahmed Chowdhury is contesting with the Hand Fan symbol from Islami Andolon Bangladesh. Sheikh Zulfikar Bulbul Chowdhury is contesting with the Hand (Palm) symbol from Bangladesh Muslim League (BML). Syed Shahadat Hossain is contesting with the Plough symbol from Jatiya Party.

Previous Results: In 1991, Mohammad Ali Jinnah of BNP was elected. In 1996, Khaleda Zia of BNP was elected. In the 1996 by-election, Mosharraf Hossain of the Awami League won. In 2001, Mohammad Ali Jinnah of BNP was elected, and in 2008, Mosharraf Hossain of the Awami League was elected.

Chattogram-2 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 279): Chattogram-2 comprises Fatikchhari Upazila. The total number of voters is 488,465, including 259,197 male, 229,267 female, and 1 third-gender voter.

Candidates: Eight candidates are contesting. Sarwar Alamgir (BNP) is contesting with the Sheaf of Paddy. Shahzada Syed Saifuddin Ahmed (Bangladesh Supreme Party) with the Ektara. Mohammad Nurul Amin (Jamaat-e-Islami) with the Scales. Rabiul Hasan (Gono Odhikar Parishad) with the Truck. Mohammad Golam Nawsher Ali (Janatar Dal) with the Pen. Ahmad Kabir is contesting as an independent with the Football. Mohammad Zulfikar Ali Mannan (Islami Andolon Bangladesh) with the Hand Fan. Jinnat Akter is contesting as an independent with the Deer symbol.

Previous Results: In 1991, L. K. Siddiqui (BNP) was elected. In 1996, A. B. M. Abul Kashem (Awami League) won. In 2001, L. K. Siddiqui (BNP) was elected, and in 2008, Salauddin Quader Chowdhury (BNP) was elected.

Chattogram-3 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 280): Chattogram-3 is formed with Sandwip Upazila of the district. The total number of voters in this constituency is 260,485, including 134,720 male voters, 125,763 female voters, and 2 third-gender voters.

Candidates: In the 13th National Parliamentary Election, four candidates are contesting in Chattogram-3. They are Mohammad Ala Uddin from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with the Scales symbol, Mohammad Amjad Hossain from Islami Andolon Bangladesh with the Hand Fan symbol, Md. Moyahedul Mawla as an independent candidate with the Football symbol, and Mostafa Kamal Pasha from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol.

Previous Results: In the national parliamentary elections, Mustafizur Rahman of the Awami League was elected from Chattogram-3 in 1991 and again in 1996. In 2001, Mostafa Kamal Pasha of BNP was elected, and he was re-elected in 2008 from the same party.

Chattogram-4 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 281): Chattogram-4 consists of Sitakunda Upazila and Ward No. 09 and 10 of Chattogram City Corporation. The total number of voters in this constituency is 448,380, including 235,352 male voters, 213,016 female voters, and 12 third-gender voters.

Candidates: A total of nine candidates are contesting in the 13th National Parliamentary Election from Chattogram-4. They include Md. Masuddaula from the Communist Party of Bangladesh with the Sickle symbol, Md. Zakaria Khaled from Bangladesh Nezame Islam Party with the Book symbol, Zahidul Alam from Ganosamhati Andolon with the Headgear symbol, Md. Anwar Siddique from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with the Scales symbol, Md. Shahidul Islam Chowdhury from Bangladesh Supreme Party (BSP) with the Ektara symbol, Md. Didarul Mawla from Islami Andolon Bangladesh with the Hand Fan symbol, ATM Parvez from Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP) with the Truck symbol, Mohammad Aslam Chowdhury from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, and Md. Sirajuddoula from Bangladesh Islami Front with the Candle symbol.

Previous Results: In 1991, Syed Najibul Bashar Maizbhandari of the Awami League was elected. In 1996 and 2001, Rafiqul Anwar of the Awami League won the seat. In the 2008 election, Anisul Islam Mahmud of the Jatiya Party was elected.

Chattogram-5 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 282): Chattogram-5 is formed with Ward No. 01 and 02 of Chattogram City Corporation and Hathazari Upazila. The total number of voters in the constituency is 501,916, including 260,903 male voters, 241,012 female voters, and 1 third-gender voter.

Candidates: Six candidates are contesting in the 13th National Parliamentary Election from Chattogram-5. They are Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, Mati Ullah Nuri from Islami Andolon Bangladesh with the Hand Fan symbol, Mohammad Rafiqul Islam from Islamic Front Bangladesh with the Chair symbol, Md. Nasir Uddin from Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish with the Rickshaw symbol, Mohammad Imam Uddin Riyad as an independent candidate with the Football symbol, and Md. Ala Uddin from Bangladesh Labour Party with the Pineapple symbol.

Previous Results: In 1991, 1996, and 2001, Syed Wahidul Alam of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was elected from this constituency. In the 2008 election, A. B. M. Fazle Karim Chowdhury of the Awami League won the seat.

Chattogram-6 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 283): Chattogram-6 is formed with Raozan Upazila of the district. The total number of voters in this constituency is 339,988, including 178,971 male voters and 161,017 female voters.

Candidates: In the 13th National Parliamentary Election, four candidates are contesting in Chattogram-6. They are Nasir Uddin Talukder from Ganosamhati Andolon with the Headgear symbol, Md. Shahjahan Manju from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with the Scales symbol, Gias Uddin Kader Chowdhury from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, and Mohammad Iliyas Nuri from Bangladesh Islami Front with the Candle symbol.

Previous Results: In the 1991 election, Salauddin Kader Chowdhury of the National Democratic Party was elected. In 1996, Gias Uddin Kader Chowdhury of BNP won the seat. In 2001 and again in 2008, A. B. M. Fazle Karim Chowdhury of the Awami League was elected as Member of Parliament.

Chattogram-7 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 284): Chattogram-7 consists of Rangunia Upazila and the Shripur Kharandwip Union of Boalkhali Upazila. The total number of voters in this constituency is 319,008, including 167,531 male voters, 151,476 female voters, and 1 third-gender voter.

Candidates: Eight candidates are contesting in the 13th National Parliamentary Election from Chattogram-7. They include Md. Mehedi Rased from Jatiya Party with the Plough symbol, Md. Belal Uddin from Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP) with the Truck symbol, Abdullah Al Harun from Islami Andolon Bangladesh with the Hand Fan symbol, Humam Kader Chowdhury from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, Mohammad Iqbal Hasan from Bangladesh Islami Front with the Candle symbol, Md. Abdur Rahman from Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) with the Eagle symbol, Promod Boron Barua from the Communist Party of Bangladesh with the Sickle symbol, and A. T. M. Rezaul Karim from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with the Scales symbol.

Previous Results: In 1991, Md. Yusuf of the Communist Party of Bangladesh was elected. In 1996 and again in 2001, Salauddin Kader Chowdhury of BNP won the seat. In the 2008 election, Mohammad Hasan Mahmud of the Awami League was elected as Member of Parliament.

Chattogram-8 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 285): Chattogram-8 is formed with Ward No. 03 Panchlaish, Ward No. 04 Chandgaon, Ward No. 05 Mohra, Ward No. 06 Purba Sholoshahar, and Ward No. 07 Paschim Sholoshahar of Chattogram City Corporation, along with Boalkhali Municipality and the unions of Kadurkhil, Paschim Gomdandi, Shakpura, Sarwatali, Popadia, Charandwip, Amuchia, and Ahla Karaldenga of Boalkhali Upazila. The total number of voters in this constituency is 554,729, including 282,606 male voters and 272,122 female voters.

Candidates: Six candidates are contesting in the 13th National Parliamentary Election from Chattogram-8. They are Ershad Ullah from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, Mohammad Emdadul Haque from Insaniyat Biplob Bangladesh with the Apple symbol, Mohammad Nurul Alam from Islami Andolon Bangladesh with the Hand Fan symbol, Md. Abu Naser from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with the Scales symbol, Md. Jobairul Hasan Arif from National Citizen Party (NCP) with the Water Lily Bud symbol, and Syed Mohammad Hasan from Bangladesh Islami Front with the Candle symbol.

Previous Results: In 1991, Khaleda Zia of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was elected from this constituency. In the 1991 by-election, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury of BNP won the seat. He was re-elected in 1996 and again in 2001 from BNP. In the 2008 election, Moin Uddin Khan Badal of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal was elected as Member of Parliament.

Chattogram-9 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 286): Chattogram-9 consists of Wards No. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35 of Chattogram City Corporation. The total number of voters in this constituency is 416,363, including 213,906 male voters, 202,448 female voters, and 9 third-gender voters.

Candidates: In the 13th National Parliamentary Election, ten candidates are contesting in Chattogram-9. They are Md. Nurul Absar Majumder from Nagorik Oikya with the Kettle symbol, Syed Mohammad Hasan Maruf from Ganosamhati Andolon with the Headgear symbol, Md. Haider Ali Chowdhury from Janatar Dal with the Pen symbol, Abdus Shukkur from Islami Andolon Bangladesh with the Hand Fan symbol, Abdul Momen Chowdhury from Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) with the Star symbol, Mohammad Wahed Murad from Islamic Front Bangladesh with the Chair symbol, Dr. A. K. M. Fazlul Haque from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with the Scales symbol, Mohammad Abu Sufian from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, Md. Shafi Uddin Kabir from Bangladesh Socialist Party (Marxist) with the Scissors symbol, and Mohammad Naim Uddin from Insaniyat Biplob Bangladesh with the Apple symbol.

Previous Results: In the 1991 election, Abdullah Al Noman of BNP was elected. In 1996, M. A. Mannan of the Awami League won the seat. In 2001, Abdullah Al Noman of BNP was again elected, and in 2008, Nurul Islam BSc of the Awami League was elected as Member of Parliament.

Chattogram-10 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 287): Chattogram-10 is formed with Wards No. 08, 11, 12, 13, 14, 24, 25, and 26 of Chattogram City Corporation. The total number of voters in this constituency is 492,444, including 249,784 male voters, 242,631 female voters, and 29 third-gender voters.

Candidates: Nine candidates are contesting in the 13th National Parliamentary Election from Chattogram-10. They include Mohammad Arman Ali, contesting as an independent with the Football symbol; Asma Akter from Bangladesh Socialist Party (Marxist) with the Scissors symbol; Md. Liyakat Ali from Islamic Front Bangladesh with the Chair symbol; Saeed Al Noman from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol; Mohammad Emdad Hossain Chowdhury from Jatiya Party with the Plough symbol; Sabina Khatun from Insaniyat Biplob Bangladesh with the Apple symbol; Md. Osman Gani from Bangladesh Labour Party with the Pineapple symbol; Mohammad Shamsuzzaman Helali from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with the Scales symbol; and Mohammad Jannatul Islam from Islami Andolon Bangladesh with the Hand Fan symbol.

Previous Results: In 1991, Sirajul Islam of BNP was elected. In 1996 and again in 2001, Morshed Khan of BNP won the seat. In the 2008 election, M. Abdul Latif of the Awami League was elected as Member of Parliament.

Chattogram-11 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 288): Chattogram-11 consists of Wards No. 27, 28, 29, 30, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, and 41 of Chattogram City Corporation. The total number of voters in this constituency is 495,278, including 252,333 male voters, 242,942 female voters, and 3 third-gender voters.

Candidates: Eleven candidates are contesting in the 13th National Parliamentary Election from Chattogram-11. They are Md. Nur Uddin from Islami Andolon Bangladesh with the Hand Fan symbol; Mohammad Nezam Uddin from Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP) with the Truck symbol; Mohammad Jahangir Bhuiyan, contesting as an independent with the Sunflower symbol; Mohammad Shafiul Alam from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with the Scales symbol; Deepa Majumder from Bangladesh Socialist Party (Marxist) with the Scissors symbol; Ujjal Bhowmik from Gono Forum with the Rising Sun symbol; Abu Taher from Jatiya Party with the Plough symbol; Mohammad Abu Taher from Islamic Front Bangladesh with the Chair symbol; Md. Nizamul Haque Al Kaderi from Bangladesh Socialist Party (BASD) with the Spade symbol; Md. Aziz Mia from Insaniyat Biplob Bangladesh with the Apple symbol; and Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol.

Previous Results: In 1991, Shah Newaz Chowdhury Montu of BNP was elected. In 1996 and again in 2001, Gazi Md. Shahjahan of BNP won the seat. In the 2008 election, Shamsul Haque Chowdhury of the Awami League was elected as Member of Parliament.

Chattogram-12 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 289): Chattogram-12 is formed with 17 unions of Patiya Upazila. The total number of voters in this constituency is 352,695, including 184,254 male voters, 168,440 female voters, and 1 third-gender voter.

Candidates: Eight candidates are contesting in the 13th National Parliamentary Election from Chattogram-12. They include Mohammad Enamul Haque from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol; Mohammad Faridul Alam from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with the Scales symbol; Mohammad Shakhawat Hossain, contesting as an independent with the Football symbol; Mohammad Abu Taleb Helali from Insaniyat Biplob Bangladesh with the Apple symbol; Farid Ahmed Chowdhury from Jatiya Party with the Plough symbol; M. Ayakub Ali from Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) with the Umbrella symbol; Syed Air Mohammad Peyaru from Bangladesh Islami Front with the Candle symbol; and S. M. Belal Nur from Islami Andolon Bangladesh with the Hand Fan symbol.

Previous Results: In the 1991 election, Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury Babu of the Awami League was elected. In 1996 and again in 2001, Sarwar Jamal Nizam of BNP won the seat. In the 2008 election, Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury Babu of the Awami League was again elected as Member of Parliament.

Chattogram-13 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 290): Chattogram-13 is formed with Anwara Upazila and Karnaphuli Upazila of the district. The total number of voters in this constituency is 395,246, including 207,714 male voters and 187,532 female voters.

Candidates: Seven candidates are contesting in the 13th National Parliamentary Election from Chattogram-13. They are Md. Mujibur Rahman Chowdhury from Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP) with the Truck symbol; Mohammad Emran from Nationalist Democratic Movement (NDM) with the Lion symbol; Md. Rezaul Mostafa from Insaniyat Biplob Bangladesh with the Apple symbol; Sarwar Jamal Nizam from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol; Abdur Rab Chowdhury from Jatiya Party with the Plough symbol; Mahmudul Hasan from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with the Scales symbol; and S. M. Shahjahan from Bangladesh Islami Front with the Candle symbol.

Previous Results: In 1991 and 1996, Oli Ahmed of BNP was elected. In the 1996 by-election, Momtaz Begum of BNP won the seat. In 2001, Oli Ahmed of BNP was again elected, and in 2008, Oli Ahmed, representing the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was elected as Member of Parliament.

Chattogram-14 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 291): Chattogram-14 consists of Chandanaish Upazila and Keochia, Kaliaish, Bazalia, Dharampur, Purangarh, and Khagria unions of Satkania Upazila. The current boundary of the constituency was redefined by the Bangladesh Election Commission in 2013. The total number of voters is 313,513, including 165,847 male voters, 147,665 female voters, and 1 third-gender voter.

Candidates: Eight candidates are contesting in the 13th National Parliamentary Election from Chattogram-14. They include Omar Faruk from Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) with the Umbrella symbol; Alhaj Jasim Uddin Ahmed from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol; Shafiqul Islam Rahi, contesting as an independent with the Motorcycle symbol; Mohammad Abdul Hamid from Islami Andolon Bangladesh with the Hand Fan symbol; Mohammad Mizanul Haque Chowdhury, contesting as an independent with the Football symbol; Mawlana Md. Sulaiman from Bangladesh Islami Front with the Candle symbol; H. M. Ilias from Insaniyat Biplob Bangladesh with the Apple symbol; and Mohammad Badsha Mia from Jatiya Party with the Plough symbol.

Previous Results: In 1991, Shahjahan Chowdhury of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami was elected. In 1996, Oli Ahmed of BNP won the seat. In 2001, Shahjahan Chowdhury of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami was again elected, and in 2008, Shamsul Islam of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami was elected as Member of Parliament.

Chattogram-15 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 292): Chattogram-15 is formed with Lohagara Upazila and eleven unions of Satkania Upazila. The constituency boundary was redefined by the Bangladesh Election Commission in 2013. The Satkania unions included are Charati, Naluya, Kanchana, Amilaish, Eochia, Madarsha, Dhemsha, Paschim Dhemsha, Chadaha, Satkania, and Sonakania. The total number of voters in this constituency is 506,059, including 270,915 male voters and 235,144 female voters.

Candidates: Only three candidates are contesting in the 13th National Parliamentary Election from Chattogram-15. They are Nazmul Mostafa Amin from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol; Shariful Alam Chowdhury from Islami Andolon Bangladesh with the Hand Fan symbol; and Shahjahan Chowdhury from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with the Scales symbol.

Previous Results: In 1991, Sultanul Kabir Chowdhury of the Awami League was elected. In 1996, Jafrul Islam Chowdhury of BNP won the seat. He was re-elected in 2001 and again in 2008, representing BNP.

Chattogram-16 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 293): Chattogram-16 consists of Banshkhali Upazila. The total number of voters in this constituency is 411,274, including 219,982 male voters, 191,287 female voters, and 5 third-gender voters.

Candidates: Seven candidates are contesting in the 13th National Parliamentary Election from Chattogram-16. They include Abdul Malek from Islamic Front Bangladesh with the Chair symbol; Mohammad Leyakat Ali, contesting as an independent with the Football symbol; Ehsanul Haque from Bangladesh Muslim League with the Hurricane symbol; Md. Ariful Haque from Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP) with the Truck symbol; Mishkatul Islam Chowdhury from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol; Hafez Ruhullah from Islami Andolon Bangladesh with the Hand Fan symbol; and Mohammad Jahirul Islam from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with the Scales symbol.

Previous Results: After boundary changes, in the 2008 election, Jafrul Islam Chowdhury of BNP was elected. In 2014 and again in 2018, Mostafizur Rahman Chowdhury of the Awami League was elected as Member of Parliament.