More than 200 leaders and activists from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have joined Jamaat-e-Islami in Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat. The group, led by Burimari Union BNP adviser Rezwan Hossain and expelled Krishak Dal ward secretary Abdul Mannan, formally joined Jamaat at a gathering held at Hossain’s residence on Thursday afternoon. The event was attended by Jamaat’s Lalmonirhat-1 candidate Anwarul Islam Raju and several local Jamaat leaders.

Rezwan Hossain stated that he left the BNP after losing confidence in its activities, adding that his decision had prompted the local BNP unit to expel him the previous night. The Patgram BNP leadership confirmed his expulsion in a press release, citing violations of party discipline and damage to its image.

The mass defection highlights ongoing political realignments at the grassroots level ahead of national elections. Analysts suggest such shifts could influence local campaign dynamics, particularly in northern constituencies where both parties have strong organizational bases.