Former joint convener of Chattogram South BNP, Layekat Ali, has criticized the party’s nomination process, claiming that individuals who remained inactive during the Awami League government are now receiving BNP nominations. Speaking at a rally in Bashkhali on Saturday, November 22, organized under the banner of 'Bashkhali Majlum BNP' to mark Revolution and Solidarity Day, Ali urged BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman to withdraw the current party nomination for Bashkhali, citing the will of local people. He said he had been imprisoned 17 times and suffered political persecution under the Awami League government, yet was denied nomination by his own party. Ali expressed his desire to represent the working class of Chattogram in parliament and vowed to contest the next election with public support. The event was attended by several local BNP and Jubo Dal leaders, including Sarwar Alam, Mostak, and Chowdhury Wahab.