Candidates contesting in Barishal’s six parliamentary constituencies have officially begun their election campaigns ahead of Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary election, scheduled for February 12. On Thursday afternoon, BNP-nominated candidate for Barishal-5, Mojibur Rahman Sarwar, started his campaign with prayers and public outreach along Sadar Road. Islami Andolan candidate Mufti Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim also launched his campaign the same day, distributing leaflets and urging voters to support his party’s symbol.

Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (BASAD) candidate Dr. Manisha Chakraborty began her campaign by paying tribute at the Barishal Central Shaheed Minar before distributing leaflets in various city areas. In Barishal-2, BNP candidate S. Sarfuddin Ahmed Santu and JASAD candidate Abul Kalam Azad Badol conducted public outreach in Uzirpur and Banaripara respectively. In Barishal-1, BNP candidate Zahir Uddin Swapan and the party’s rebel candidate Engineer Abdus Sobahan also engaged in voter contact and leaflet distribution.

The coordinated start of campaign activities marks the formal beginning of electioneering in Barishal, as candidates intensify efforts to reach voters ahead of the February 12 polls.