The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has officially ceded the Brahmanbaria-2 constituency, covering Sarail and Ashuganj, to its alliance partner Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam. Jamiat’s central vice-president Maulana Junaid Al Habib will contest the seat with BNP’s support. However, Barrister Rumin Farhana, BNP’s international affairs secretary and a prominent figure within the party, has announced she will run independently after being denied the nomination.

Rumin Farhana stated that she respects the party’s alliance decision but intends to test her popularity as an independent candidate. Local BNP leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to follow the party line, emphasizing unity within the organization. The Brahmanbaria-2 seat has historically been shared between major parties and their allies, making it a politically sensitive constituency.

Analysts suggest Farhana’s independent candidacy could test BNP’s internal cohesion and alliance management ahead of the national election. Her move may also influence future seat-sharing negotiations within the opposition coalition.