Nazrul Islam Khan, member of BNP’s Standing Committee and chairman of the party’s election management committee, said Friday that those contesting the 13th national parliamentary election outside the party’s decision have been urged to withdraw their candidacy. He warned that if they fail to do so within the stipulated timeframe, the party will take strict organizational measures against them. “In a large party like BNP, there are many qualified candidates. Tarique Rahman has stated that he will continue from where his mother left off. Election manifesto and student council pollsKhan said the BNP’s election manifesto drafting committee is currently at work and that the manifesto will be published soon.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 09, 2026 14:36 UTC