In Cox’s Bazar, traditionally a stronghold for both the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, the upcoming election has taken a new turn as the two parties contest separately. Historically, their joint candidates dominated all four constituencies, but this time the balance has shifted. Voters now expect BNP to win two seats and Jamaat two, though both parties claim victory in all four. Jamaat’s leader has already visited the district twice, while BNP’s chairperson canceled a planned trip.

In Cox’s Bazar-1, BNP’s Salahuddin Ahmed faces a strong challenge from Jamaat’s Abdullah Al Faruk. In Cox’s Bazar-2, Jamaat’s AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad is seen as the frontrunner against BNP’s Alamgir Muhammad Mahfuz Ullah Farid. The BNP’s Lutfor Rahman Kajol leads in Cox’s Bazar-3, while in Cox’s Bazar-4, BNP’s Shahjahan Chowdhury faces pressure from Jamaat’s Nur Ahmed Anwari, a popular local chairman.

Observers note that internal divisions within BNP and Jamaat’s growing grassroots organization could make the contests highly competitive across the district.