Jamaat-e-Islami's candidate for Bogra-2 (Shibganj) constituency in the 13th National Parliament election is Principal Maulana Shahadatuzzaman. Photo: BSS

BOGURA, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS) - Candidates from different political parties contesting from the Bogura-2 (Shibganj) constituency in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad polls have pledged to ensure public safety and development.

The constituency comprises Shibganj upazila has a total of 342,155 voters, including 170,653 female and five third-gender voters.

A total of seven candidates are contesting from the constituency in the upcoming parliamentary polls. 

They are: Mir Shahe Alam of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with ‘Daner Shish’ (Sheaf of Paddy) symbol, Maulana Shahadatuzzaman of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with ‘Daripalla’ (Weighing Scale) symbol, Shariful Islam Jinnah of the Jatiya Party with ‘Langol’ (Plough) symbol, Jamal Uddin of Islami Andolan Bangladesh with ‘Hatpakha’ (Hand Fan) symbol, Selim Sarker of Gono Odhikar Parishad with Truck symbol and independent candidates Mahmudur Rahman Manna, president of Nagorik Oikya, with Kettle symbol and Rezaul Karim Talu with ‘Shiri’ (Staircase) symbol.

Emphasizing the legal recognition and reform of the “July Charter” to build a discrimination-free prosperous Bangladesh, Jamaat-e-Islami-nominated candidate Principal Maulana Shahadatuzzaman said he wants to serve the people through a transparent and participatory election. 

He won as a Jamaat candidate in 1991 general election by a large margin from this parliamentary seat.
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Bogura correspondent Kalam Azad recently spoke to the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Principal Maulana Shahadatuzzaman on the upcoming parliamentary polls here. Here are the excerpts of the interview:

BSS: What are your election pledges for the voters of your area?

Principal Maulana Shahadatuzzaman: I was a Member of Parliament in 1991, and I carried out many development works then. People appreciated those works. 

Jamaat-e-Islami has its pledges and a manifesto, and we will work accordingly. I have told the people that if I am elected, they should be able to advise me and tell me what needs to be done in this constituency. We need to expand the health complex here, arrange ambulance services, promote sports, and, particularly in remote areas, there is much work left in rural infrastructure, schools and colleges, and road construction. Apart from this, I want to focus on the development of education and health. Our area is known as a hub of agricultural products, so I also want to work for agricultural development.

BSS: What instructions have you given your leaders and activists regarding compliance with the election code of conduct?

Principal Maulana Shahadatuzzaman: We have received the code of conduct and are working accordingly. Following the rules, we have removed posters. We are carrying out all activities in line with the code of conduct. We are holding courtyard meetings and motivating people to vote “Yes.”

BSS: What is your position on the referendum regarding the July Charter?

Principal Maulana Shahadatuzzaman: The July Charter is the outcome of July mass uprising, the second independence of the country. If we cannot give it a legal foundation, then it will not serve its purpose. We want this country to stand on its own feet with dignity. We want the country to be prosperous and to fulfill the aspirations of young people, including employment. A country cannot develop while keeping 40 to 45 million youths unemployed. That is why we are working in favor of the referendum on the July Charter. We want to stand tall.

BSS: What are your expectations regarding the upcoming parliamentary election?

Principal Maulana Shahadatuzzaman: For a long time, elections were hijacked and farcical elections were held. To ensure that no one can rig votes, the government is preparing, and we are also preparing. We will not commit any wrongdoing. We want an environment where people can cast their votes freely. We want a level playing field.