The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expelled three leaders from Noakhali for violating party discipline by running as independent candidates against official nominees in the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election. The expulsion was confirmed on Thursday through a press release signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi. The expelled members include Kazi Mofizur Rahman from Noakhali-2, and Engineer Mohammad Fazlul Azim along with Engineer Tanvir Uddin Rajib from Noakhali-6.

According to the press release, the decision was part of a broader disciplinary action under which a total of 57 BNP leaders across the country were expelled for engaging in activities contrary to the party’s policies, ideals, and discipline. In Noakhali-2, BNP’s nominated candidate Zainul Abdin Faruk has begun campaigning with the party’s symbol, while in Noakhali-6, Mahbubur Rahman Shamim is leading the campaign as the official nominee.

The expulsions underscore BNP’s effort to maintain internal discipline and unity ahead of the national election, as the party seeks to prevent internal divisions from affecting its electoral performance.