13th National Parliamentary Election: Lakshmipur District

In national parliamentary elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has consistently performed well in this district. In all elections considered relatively free and fair (excluding the 2014, 2018, and 2024 elections), BNP-backed candidates won decisively in Lakshmipur. However, the Awami League has always posed strong competition in all constituencies and has also won several seats in different elections. This time, with the Awami League absent from the electoral race, the voting landscape in the district has changed significantly. Let’s take a look at the election scenario in Lakshmipur’s four constituencies.

Lakshmipur-1 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 274): Lakshmipur-1 comprises Ramganj Upazila. The total number of voters is 281,302, including 144,658 male and 136,644 female voters.

Candidates: A total of seven candidates are contesting in Lakshmipur-1. Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman Mahmud is contesting with the Plough symbol from Jatiya Party. Md. Kawsar Alam is contesting with the Truck symbol from Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP). Md. Shahadat Hossain is contesting with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol from BNP. Md. Billal Hossain is contesting with the Ladder symbol from Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (BASD). Md. Alamgir Hossain is contesting with the Lion symbol from National Democratic Movement (NDM). Md. Zakir Hossain Patwary is contesting with the Hand Fan symbol from Islami Andolon Bangladesh. Md. Mahbub Alam is contesting with the Water Lily Bud symbol from National Citizen Party (NCP).

Previous Results: In 1991, 1996, and 2001, Ziaul Haque Zia of BNP was elected as Member of Parliament. In 2008, Nazim Uddin Ahmed of BNP was elected.

Lakshmipur-2 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 275) : Lakshmipur-2 comprises Raipur Upazila and nine unions of Lakshmipur Sadar Upazila (Uttar Hamchadi, Dakshin Hamchadi, Dalal Bazar, Char Ruhita, Parbatinagar, Shakchar, Tumchar, Char Romanimohan, and Bashikpur). The total number of voters is 493,970, including 254,407 male, 239,558 female, and 5 third-gender voters.

Candidates: A total of seven candidates are contesting in Lakshmipur-2. Md. Ibrahim Mia is contesting with the One-Stringed Instrument (Ektara) symbol from Bangladesh Supreme Party (BSP). Abul Bashar is contesting with the Truck symbol from Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP). Mohammad Rezaul Karim is contesting with the Kettle symbol from Nagorik Oikya. Md. Farhad Mia is contesting with the Wristwatch symbol from Bangladesh Kalyan Party. Md. Abul Khayer Bhuiyan is contesting with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol from BNP. S. U. M. Ruhul Amin Bhuiyan is contesting with the Scales symbol from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. Helal Uddin is contesting with the Hand Fan symbol from Islami Andolon Bangladesh.

Previous Results: In 1991, Mohammad Mohammadullah of BNP was elected. In 1996 and 2001, Begum Khaleda Zia of BNP was elected. In 2008, Abul Khayer Bhuiyan of BNP was elected.

Lakshmipur-3 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 276): Lakshmipur-3 comprises multiple unions of Lakshmipur Sadar Upazila, including Bangakha, Laharkandi, Bhabaniganj, Tewariganj, Dattapara, Lakshmipur Municipality, Uttar Joypur, Chandraganj, Hajirpara, Char Shahi, Dighali, Mandari, and Kushakhali. The total number of voters is 444,472, including 229,709 male, 214,758 female, and 5 third-gender voters.

Candidates: A total of six candidates are contesting in Lakshmipur-3. Md. Shamsuddin is contesting from the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Md. Ibrahim is contesting with the Hand Fan symbol from Islami Andolon Bangladesh. Md. Rezaul Karim is contesting with the Scales symbol from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. Selim Mahmud is contesting with the Mango symbol from National Peoples Party (NPP). Md. Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anny is contesting with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol from BNP. A. K. M. Mahi Uddin is contesting with the Plough symbol from Jatiya Party.

Previous Results: In 1991 and 1996, Khairul Enam of BNP was elected. In 2001 and 2008, Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anny of BNP was elected.

Lakshmipur-4 (Parliamentary Constituency No. 277): Lakshmipur-4 comprises Ramgati Upazila and Kamalnagar Upazila. The total number of voters is 418,160, including 218,483 male, 199,676 female, and 1 third-gender voter.

Candidates: A total of nine candidates are contesting in Lakshmipur-4. Milan Krishna Mondol is contesting with the Ladder symbol from Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (BASD). A. B. M. Ashraf Uddin (Nizan) is contesting with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol from BNP. Md. Ashraful Rahman Hafizullah is contesting with the Scales symbol from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. Tania Rob is contesting with the Star symbol from Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD). Khaled Saifullah is contesting with the Hand Fan symbol from Islami Andolon Bangladesh. Sharaf Uddin Azad is contesting as an independent candidate with the Cup and Saucer symbol. A. N. M. Manzur Morshed is contesting as an independent candidate with the Football symbol. Nurul Huda Chowdhury is contesting as an independent candidate with the Motorcycle symbol. Md. Redowan Ullah is contesting with the Truck symbol from Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP).

Previous Results: In 1991, Abdur Rab Chowdhury of BNP was elected. In 1996, A. S. M. Abdur Rab of JSD was elected. In 2001 and 2008, A. B. M. Ashraf Uddin of BNP was elected.