Ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has shortlisted 10 Supreme Court lawyers among its potential candidates for 237 constituencies. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced the names on Monday during a press conference at the BNP Chairperson’s political office in Gulshan, Dhaka.

The nominated lawyers are:

• Barrister AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon (Noakhali-1)

• Barrister Kayser Kamal (Netrakona-1)

• Advocate Fazlur Rahman (Kishoreganj-4)

• Advocate Nitai Roy Chowdhury (Magura-2)

• Barrister Raghib Rouf Chowdhury (Kushtia-2)

• Barrister Nawshad Zamir (Panchagarh-1)

• Advocate Farzana Sharmin Putul (Natore-1)

• Barrister Mir Helal (Chattogram-5)

• Barrister Hasan Rajib Pradhan (Lalmonirhat-1)

• Advocate Emran Ahmed Chowdhury (Sylhet-6)

Speaking at the event, Mirza Fakhrul said the names represent potential nominees and that the list could be revised depending on the party’s strategic considerations and final decisions.

He also mentioned that the BNP has yet to declare candidates for 63 constituencies, suggesting that discussions and seat adjustments are still ongoing within the party and its allies.