Campaign activities have gathered momentum in Rajshahi-6 (Charghat-Bagha) constituency ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election scheduled for February 12. However, local sources indicate that the main contest is likely to be between candidates from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. Former Charghat Upazila Parishad Chairman Abu Sayeed Chand is contesting with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol as the BNP candidate. Following permission from the Bangladesh Election Commission to begin campaigning on January 22, candidates have been using microphones to reach voters. Many residents are actively discussing and promoting their preferred candidates at local gathering spots.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 31, 2026 19:03 UTC