As the 13th National Parliamentary Election approaches, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced candidates for 237 constituencies. While the party claims to have followed its “one family, one candidate” policy, analysis reveals that 24 candidates come from politically influential families, where their fathers were former MPs, ministers, or prominent party leaders.BNP leaders say the nominations of these second-generation politicians reflect the party’s commitment to “continuity of experience and tradition.” The leadership believes these younger figures will blend the wisdom of the past with the energy of youth to strengthen the party’s future.
Many of these nominees have expressed gratitude for the party’s trust, pledging to repay it through dedication and work on the ground.
The Next Generation Carrying the BNP’s Sheaf of Paddy
Panchagarh–1:
Former Speaker and Acting President Zamir Uddin Sarkar’s son, Mohammad Naushad Zamir, has been nominated. He currently serves as BNP’s International Affairs Secretary.
Natore–1:
Late State Minister Fazlur Rahman Patal’s daughter, Farzana Sharmin Putul, a Supreme Court lawyer and Joint Convenor of Natore BNP, is contesting under the BNP ticket.
Kushtia–2:
Former MP Abdur Rouf Chowdhury’s son, Ragib Rouf Chowdhury, a central committee member and Anti-Corruption Commission panel lawyer, has been nominated.
Joypurhat–1:
Late MP Mojahar Ali Pradhan’s son, Masud Rana Pradhan, Joint Convenor of Joypurhat BNP, has received the nomination.
Jashore–3:
Former Minister Tariqul Islam’s son, Anindya Islam Amit, currently Acting Organising Secretary for Khulna Division, is contesting again from the same seat.
Jhenaidah–3:
Mehedi Hasan, son of former MP Shahidul Islam Master, has been nominated.
Pirojpur–2:
Ahmed Sohel Monju Suman, son of former MP Nurul Islam Monju, will contest from this seat.
Moulvibazar–3:
Naser Rahman, son of former Finance Minister Saifur Rahman and President of the Moulvibazar District BNP, is one of the most prominent reformist figures in the party.
Two ‘Fortunate’ Young Faces from Dhaka
Dhaka–4:
Tanvir Ahmed Robin, son of former MP Salahuddin Ahmed, will contest under the Sheaf of Paddy symbol. He is currently the Member Secretary of Dhaka South BNP.
Robin said, “I learned from my father how to stand beside the people. With the guidance of the people and the party, I am confident of victory, Insha’Allah.”
Dhaka–6:
Engineer Ishraque Hossain, son of late Mayor Sadeque Hossain Khoka, has been nominated again. He previously contested the 2020 Dhaka South City Corporation election and was later declared the winner by the election tribunal, though he was never sworn in.
Familiar Faces from Faridpur and Manikganj
Faridpur–2:
BNP Organising Secretary Shama Obaid, daughter of late Minister KM Obaidur Rahman, is contesting again.
Faridpur–3:
Chowdhury Nayab Yusuf, daughter of former Minister Chowdhury Kamal Ibne Yusuf, has been nominated.
Manikganj–2:
Moinul Islam Khan, son of former Industry Minister Shamsul Islam Khan, has been nominated.
Manikganj–3:
Afroza Khanom Rita, daughter of late MP Harunar Rashid Khan Munno, will contest from this seat.
Family Legacy in Chattogram
Chattogram–5:
Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin, son of BNP Vice Chairman Mir Mohammad Nasir Uddin, is contesting.
Chattogram–7:
Hummam Quader Chowdhury, son of late BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury, has been nominated.
Chattogram–14:
Mishkatul Islam Chowdhury Pappa, son of former State Minister Jafrul Islam Chowdhury, will contest under the Sheaf of Paddy.
Young Leaders from Gazipur, Mymensingh, Sherpur and Sylhet
Gazipur–2:
Manjurul Karim Rony, son of former Mayor Abdul Mannan, has received the BNP nomination.
Gazipur–4:
Shah Riazul Hannan Riaz, son of former Minister and BNP leader ASM Hannan Shah, has been nominated again.
Riaz said, “Since my father’s passing, I’ve remained on the streets for the party. I want to dedicate this seat to Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman.”
Mymensingh–9:
Yasser Khan Chowdhury, son of former MP Anwarul Hossain Khan Chowdhury, has been nominated.
Sherpur–1:
Dr. Sansila Zebrin Prianka, daughter of District BNP General Secretary Hazrat Ali, is contesting. She is among the youngest BNP candidates.
Sherpur–2:
Engineer Fahim Chowdhury, son of late Whip Zahed Ali Chowdhury, has been nominated.
Sherpur–3:
Mahmudul Haque Rubel, son of former MP Sirajul Haque, will contest under the Sheaf of Paddy.
Sylhet–1:
Khandaker Abdul Moqtadir Chowdhury, son of late MP Khandaker Abdul Malek and Adviser to the BNP Chairperson, has been nominated.
Trust in the Next Generation
BNP Standing Committee member Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku said:
“Alongside our experienced leaders, the youth must also take responsibility. They are the future of BNP’s leadership. The party has chosen those it deems most capable — and we are confident they will perform well.”