In Pabna-3 constituency, encompassing Chatmohar, Bhangura, and Faridpur upazilas, three siblings from the family of late BNP leader Haji Akkas Ali Master have taken divergent political paths ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th national election. Hasanul Islam Raja, a BNP cultural wing adviser, has announced his independent candidacy after the party nominated agriculturist Hasan Zafir Tuhin. His brother, former upazila chairman and BNP leader Hasanul Islam Hira, has also protested the nomination, organizing torch processions demanding a local candidate. Their sister, advocate Arifa Sultana Ruma, a long-time BNP activist, has chosen to support the official BNP nominee and campaign for the party symbol. The internal split has sparked visible divisions within local BNP ranks, with former MP KM Anwarul Islam joining Hira’s protest. Election officials report 481,962 registered voters in the constituency. Analysts suggest that if independent or local candidates contest, the electoral balance could shift, potentially benefiting Jamaat-e-Islami’s candidate Professor Ali Asgar.