Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is set to contest the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election from the Feni-1 constituency, covering Fulgazi, Parshuram, and Chhagalnaiya. On Monday afternoon, BNP National Executive Committee member Abu Taleb collected the nomination papers on her behalf from the district returning officer’s office in Feni.

Local BNP leaders, including members of the Nationalist Lawyers’ Forum, were present during the submission. Abu Taleb stated that Feni-1 is Khaleda Zia’s home constituency, where she has been elected five times consecutively. He added that residents are eager to see her return to Parliament, expressing optimism about a strong voter turnout in her favor.

The announcement has energized BNP supporters in the area, with local leaders expressing confidence that Khaleda Zia could secure a sweeping victory if the election environment remains fair. Another nomination paper was also collected for Dhaka BNP convener Rafiqul Alam Majnu, signaling potential intra-party competition within the constituency.