The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is facing growing internal dissent and grassroots unrest following the release of its preliminary list of candidates for the upcoming 13th national parliamentary elections. Protests, clashes, and even casualties have occurred in several constituencies as local leaders and activists express anger over being denied nominations. Reports suggest that many disgruntled leaders are preparing to contest as independent candidates if their grievances are not addressed. Political analysts warn that unresolved factional disputes could weaken BNP’s electoral prospects. Senior BNP leaders, however, insist the list is provisional and subject to revision by the party’s standing committee. Some nominations have already been suspended, raising hopes among excluded aspirants. In multiple constituencies, including Mymensingh-3, Kushtia-4, Chattogram-4, and Natore-1, local activists have demanded reconsideration of specific nominations. Meanwhile, 63 constituencies remain without declared candidates, fueling further frustration. BNP leaders have pledged to resolve disputes swiftly and maintain party unity ahead of the election.