Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is set to contest the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election from the Bogura-7 (Gabtali–Shajahanpur) constituency. On Sunday, her election coordinator and former MP Helaluzzaman Talukder Lalu collected the nomination papers on her behalf from the Election Office on Gohail Road in Bogura city, in the presence of local BNP leaders and activists.

Following the submission, Lalu stated that Bogura-7 is Khaleda Zia’s traditional constituency, from which she was elected to parliament three consecutive times. He added that local residents are eager to see their leader return to parliament. The announcement has generated enthusiasm among BNP supporters across Gabtali and Shajahanpur, who expressed optimism about her victory if a fair electoral environment is maintained.

Khaleda Zia’s candidacy marks a significant political moment for the BNP, as the party seeks to regain parliamentary strength amid ongoing political challenges. The Election Commission is expected to finalize candidate lists and campaign schedules in the coming weeks.