BNP candidate for Natore-3 (Singra) constituency Md. Anwarul Islam Anu. Photo: BSS

NATORE, Feb 8, 2026 (BSS) - BNP candidate for Natore-3 (Singra) constituency Md. Anwarul Islam Anu has expressed determination to build agro-based industries in the Chalan Beel area.

The BNP candidate also said he wants to ensure fair prices for the region’s traditional fish.

Md. Anwarul Islam Anu is a member of the BNP Natore District Convening Committee and the principal of Singra Damdama Pilot School and College. As a leading contender in this constituency, Md. Anwarul Islam Anu answered various questions regarding the election in an interview with BSS Natore district correspondent Faraji Ahmed Rafiq Baban. 

BSS: What are your electoral promises to the voters of your constituency?
Anwarul Islam: Chalan Beel is a valuable national resource of Bangladesh. The crops and fish of this beel are well known. I want to develop agro-based industries centered on locally produced crops. I also want to take necessary steps to ensure fair prices for the fish produced here. In addition, I want to create employment opportunities for the educated youth of the area.

Unlike the past, the people of Singra want an environment free from terrorism, corruption, and drugs. They want to live in peace. I want to build Singra into the peaceful locality they expect.

Above all, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has announced a 31-point outline to build a new Bangladesh. I want to build a livable Singra through implementing BNP’s electoral pledges.

BSS: What instructions have you given to your leaders and activists regarding compliance with the election code of conduct?
Anwarul Islam: We have always been respectful to the law. Party leaders and activists have been instructed to strictly follow all election rules and code of conduct, and they are complying with those instructions. They will continue to do so in the future.

BSS: What is your position on the referendum regarding the July Charter?
Anwarul Islam: Our party’s position is in favor of a ‘Yes’ vote in the referendum to implement the July Charter. Therefore, my position is also in favor of voting ‘Yes’.

BSS: What are your expectations regarding the upcoming parliamentary election?
Anwarul Islam: With everyone’s cooperation, support, and prayers, I am 100 percent hopeful of my victory. Through collective efforts, I want to transform Singra into a peaceful locality.

The Natore-3 constituency comprises one municipality and 12 unions of Singra upazila. There are 118 polling centers. The total number of voters in the constituency is 326,872. Of them, 164,087 are men, 162,781 are women, and 4 are third-gender voters.

In addition to BNP candidate Principal Md. Anwarul Islam Anu, the other five candidates contesting in this parliamentary seat are Md. Khalilur Rahman of Islami Andolon Bangladesh with Hat Pakha (Hand Fan) symbol, SM Zarjis Qadir of the National Citizen Party (NCP) with Shapla Koli (Water Lily Bud) symbol, Md. Ashiq Iqbal of Jatiya Party with Langol (Plough) symbol, independent candidate Md. Delwar Hossain Pasha with Football symbol, and independent candidate Md. Daudar Mahmud with Horse symbol.