The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has collected nomination papers on behalf of its chairperson Khaleda Zia and acting chairman Tarique Rahman for two parliamentary constituencies in Bogura. On Sunday, local BNP leaders collected the forms from the district administration offices, signaling the party’s preparation for the upcoming national election.

According to officials, district BNP president Rezaul Karim Badsha led the team collecting Tarique Rahman’s nomination papers for Bogura-6 from the district returning officer. Meanwhile, BNP chairperson’s adviser Helaluzzaman Talukder Lalu collected Khaleda Zia’s nomination papers for Bogura-7. Party leaders expressed optimism about their leaders’ participation, citing Khaleda Zia’s previous electoral victories in the area.

The move marks a symbolic step for the BNP, as both leaders have faced legal and political challenges in recent years. Party sources said final submission of the nomination papers will follow internal consultations with Tarique Rahman. The developments in Bogura are being closely watched as indicators of BNP’s broader electoral strategy and its stance against the ruling government.