In Comilla, long considered a stronghold of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), the upcoming 13th parliamentary election is showing signs of major political shifts. Out of 11 constituencies, BNP faces internal divisions with three rebel candidates and two disqualified nominees, raising the possibility of losing at least six seats. The Jamaat-e-Islami and National Citizen Party (NCP)-led 10-party alliance appears to be gaining ground in several constituencies, particularly where BNP’s vote base is split or weakened.
Election Commission data show 81 candidates have received symbols across Comilla’s 11 constituencies, including 76 party nominees and five independents. Political observers note that after August 2024, national politics took a new turn reflected in recent student elections, influencing local dynamics. Historically, BNP dominated Comilla, winning 11 of 12 seats in 2001, but the current scenario suggests a competitive field.
Analysts indicate that Jamaat-NCP candidates are now in stronger positions in constituencies such as Comilla-2, 4, 9, 10, and 11, while BNP retains relative strength in others where internal disputes are absent.
এম হাসান, কুমিল্লা প্রকাশ : ২৪ জানুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১০: ৩৪আপডেট : ২৪ জানুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১১: ০৬ এম হাসান, কুমিল্লা কুমিল্লা জেলায় মোট ১১টি সংসদীয় আসনে দীর্ঘদিন ধরেই বিএনপির শক্ত ঘাঁটি হিসেবে পরিচিত। তবে পরিবর্তিত রাজনৈতিক বাস্তবতায় এবারের নির্বাচনি সমীকরণে
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