After the gazette publication of the 13th National Parliament, discussions have begun over the allocation of 50 reserved women’s seats. Based on proportional representation, the BNP and its allies may receive 35 seats, while the 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami could obtain 13, of which Jamaat alone is expected to get 11. Party forums have started deliberating on potential nominees for these positions, with final decisions to be made by the party’s policymaking body.

According to party sources, merit, qualifications, organizational responsibilities, and experience will be key criteria in selecting candidates. The sacrifices made by the nominees and their families during the previous authoritarian period and the July war will also be considered. Among the names under discussion are Professor Nurunnisa Siddika, Engineer Mardia Momtaz, Dr. Amina Begum Rahman, Shahan Ara Begum, and Barrister Sabikun Nahar Munni. Other names include Saeeda Rumman, Khondkar Ayesha Khatun, Dr. Habiba Chowdhury Sweet, Kazi Maria Islam Baby, Rabeya Khanam, Dr. Shirin Akhter Runa, Tanha Azmi, Nargis Khan, Kaniz Fatema, Selina Akhter, and Ayesha Siddika Parvin.

Professor Nurunnisa Siddika stated that although women cannot become party amir, qualified candidates will be nominated for the reserved seats.