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RAJSHAHI, Jan 23, 2026 (BSS) - Political parties and independent candidates took to the field in a festive atmosphere across the city and different areas of the district for the second consecutive day today.

Candidates reached out to voters through leaflet distribution, street rallies, public meetings, door-to-door campaigns, motorcycle processions, and loudspeaker announcements.

In Rajshahi-2 (Sadar), Rajshahi-3, and various upazilas of the district, candidates from the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, Jatiya Party, and other political parties carried out separate campaign programs.

Candidates exchanged greetings with voters and pledged development, employment, education, healthcare, and good governance. In many areas, enthusiastic participation by local leaders, activists, and supporters was observed.

In the Rajshahi Sadar constituency, BNP-nominated candidate Mizanur Rahman Minu started his today's campaign after saying Jummah Prayers at Hatemkha Jame Mosque.

At that time, he approached voters seeking support for the Sheaf of Paddy symbol and made various promises for the development of the city. 
 
During the campaign, Minu said that BNP is a party of the people and that there is no division within the party-everyone stands united.
He further stated that the Sheaf of Paddy is a symbol of development and that it does not belong only to the BNP but to all the people of the country. Urging voters not to be misled by others, he sought votes for the Sheaf of Paddy symbol.
 
In this constituency, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami-nominated candidate Dr. Mohammad Jahangir continued his door-to-door campaign and sought votes for the 'Scale' symbol.

In Rajshahi-3 (Paba-Mohanpur) constituency, BNP-nominated candidate Shafiqul Haque Milon continued his campaign seeking votes for the 'Sheaf of Paddy' symbol and informed the public about various initiatives for the development of the two upazilas.

In the same constituency, Jamaat-e-Islami-nominated candidate Abul Kalam Azad is also contesting.

In Rajshahi-6 (Charghat-Bagha) constituency, BNP candidate Abu Sayeed Chand has been campaigning since Thursday.

In Rajshahi-2 (Godagari-Tanore) constituency, BNP-nominated candidate Major General (Retd) made mass-contacts and roadside meetings at Mundumala Municipality and its nine wards today.