Internal divisions and rebel candidates have complicated the electoral landscape for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in three of Narayanganj’s five constituencies ahead of the 13th parliamentary election. In Narayanganj-2, BNP’s official candidate Nazrul Islam Azad faces a strong challenge from expelled former MP Ataur Rahman Khan Angur, who is contesting as an independent, while Jamaat-e-Islami’s Elias Molla also remains active. Voters expect the main contest to be between Azad and Angur, with concerns about possible clashes between their supporters.

In Narayanganj-3, BNP nominee Azharul Islam Mannan is competing mainly against expelled leader and former MP Muhammad Giasuddin, who retains a loyal base. Another expelled leader, Rezaul Karim, is running independently but is seen as weaker. Jamaat’s withdrawal from this seat has left voters to choose primarily between Mannan and Giasuddin. In Narayanganj-4, BNP ally Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam’s Mufti Monir Hossain Kasemi faces tough competition from former MP Mohammad Ali of the Republican Party and expelled BNP leader Shah Alam, making the race highly unpredictable.

Voters and observers describe all three constituencies as highly competitive, with outcomes likely to be decided by narrow margins.