Barrister Farzana Sharmin Putul, newly elected Member of Parliament from Natore-1 (Lalpur-Baghatipara), has been called to serve as a state minister by the central committee. The confirmation came from her close associates, including former Lalpur Upazila BNP member-secretary Harunar Rashid Pappu. The announcement follows her recent electoral victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election.

Putul, the BNP-nominated candidate, secured 102,197 votes under the paddy-sheaf symbol, defeating Jamaat-e-Islami’s Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, who received 89,431 votes under the balance symbol. Independent candidate Taiful Islam Tipu obtained 72,887 votes under the pitcher symbol. A total of 272,355 votes were cast in the constituency.

Barrister Farzana Sharmin Putul is the daughter of the late BNP leader Fazlur Rahman Patol. Her appointment as state minister marks a significant step for the BNP in the Natore region following a closely contested election.