With the national parliamentary election scheduled for February 12 drawing closer, the electoral race in Sherpur-1 (Sadar) constituency has reached a fever pitch. As polling day approaches, campaign activities are intensifying across the constituency. Candidates are visiting fields, markets, villages, and neighborhoods in a determined bid to secure victory. This time, a triangular contest is expected in the constituency, making the electoral equation more competitive and engaging. In an effort to win voters’ support, all candidates are projecting a vision of building a “Modern Sherpur,” backed by a series of development-oriented pledges.

Election manifestos and public rallies are largely centered on promises related to education, healthcare, and infrastructure development, which remain the key talking points of the ongoing campaigns.

Education and Health Take Center Stage in Development Roadmaps

Highlighting Sherpur’s long-standing deprivation, candidates are placing top priority on the education and health sectors in their election campaigns. Addressing public gatherings, they are assuring voters that Sherpur will be transformed into a modern and sustainable district if they are elected.

Among the major promises made by the candidates are:

Establishment of a Full-Fledged Agricultural University:
Given the region’s agrarian character, candidates have pledged to establish a specialized agricultural university. They say the institution would create opportunities for higher education for local students and promote advanced agricultural research to boost productivity.

Establishment of a Government Medical College:
To strengthen the district’s healthcare system, candidates have promised to set up a full-fledged government medical college. According to them, this would help produce skilled medical professionals while ensuring better healthcare services at the local level.

Construction of a Modern Specialized Hospital:
Another key pledge includes the construction of a modern and specialized hospital to provide quality healthcare at people’s doorsteps. Candidates claim this would reduce the need for patients to travel to Dhaka for advanced medical treatment.

Commitment to a Terror- and Corruption-Free Sherpur

Alongside development pledges, candidates are also promising to build a safe, peaceful, and corruption-free Sherpur. Throughout their campaigns, they have assured voters that:

• Sherpur will be declared free from terrorism and corruption if they are elected.

• Political vendetta will be avoided, and development will be ensured through collective efforts involving people from all walks of life.

• Transparent and accountable governance will be established through regular engagement with the public.

Candidates repeatedly emphasize that the overall development of the district—rather than personal or party interests—will remain their top priority.

Voters’ Expectations and Ground Reality

While the ambitious development pledges have raised fresh hopes among voters, they have also sparked discussions and scrutiny regarding their feasibility and implementation. Many voters believe election promises should not remain mere rhetoric.

A local voter said,
“Every election brings many promises. This time, we want the elected representative to actually implement at least some of them.”

Final Push and Waiting for Verdict

As election day draws nearer, candidates are now fully engaged in last-minute campaign efforts. They are going door to door seeking votes, holding courtyard meetings and roadside rallies. Overall, a festive electoral atmosphere prevails across Sherpur Sadar.

Now, all eyes are on February 12, when voters of Sherpur-1 will decide who will wear the victory garland and represent them in the next parliament. Political circles in the area are closely watching the outcome of this triangular contest, which remains difficult to predict.