Tasnim Jara has stated that she declined an offer to become a Member of Parliament through a reserved seat in Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament. In a verified Facebook post on April 21, 2026, she said she turned down the proposal with gratitude, emphasizing her belief that women should enter parliament through direct public voting rather than party nominations.

In her post, Jara explained that accepting a reserved seat would contradict her long-held stance that such positions should be filled by direct elections. She argued that representatives elected by citizens are accountable to their voters, while those appointed through party nominations lack a direct constituency. Jara also noted that women constitute more than half of Bangladesh’s population and deserve representation through democratic processes.

Jara previously contested as an independent candidate in Dhaka-9, receiving over 44,000 votes despite limited campaigning. She affirmed her commitment to continue working for society outside parliament and reiterated that if she ever enters parliament, it will be through the people’s vote.