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By Md Aynal Haque

RAJSHAHI, Jan 31, 2026 (BSS)- Public outreach, distributing leaflets, or miking-any means of campaigning are going on full swing in Rajshahi-6 (Charghat-Bagha) constituency ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election scheduled for February 12.

All candidates, along with their activists and supporters, are participating in the electoral campaign with enthusiasm. No untoward situation has occurred in the constituency since the process kicked off. 

Billboards, festoons, and posters bearing party symbols are being put up at the bustling areas of the district. As the election day progresses, the election festivities are reaching their peak.

This time, a total of four candidates from four political parties are contesting for the seat. However, the sources said the main battle is to be held between two candidates from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. 

Former Charghat Upazila Parishad Chairman Abu Sayeed Chand is contesting the election with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, while former Vice Chairman and Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh-nominated candidate Professor Nazmul Haque has entered the race with the Scales symbol.

Both candidates are residents of Sholua Union in Charghat Upazila, and their contest has generated widespread discussion and interest among voters.

In addition, Iqbal Hossain, former Upazila Member Secretary of the Jatiya Party, is contesting with the Plough symbol, while Abdus Salam Suroj, nominated by Islami Andolon Bangladesh, has received 'Hat Pakha' as his party symbol.

Following the Bangladesh Election Commission's (EC) permission to start campaigning on January 22, candidates have been using microphones to campaign and reach voters from their respective sides. From 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the loud announcements from campaign mikes make the names of most candidates audible throughout the area.

Meanwhile, neighborhoods are coming alive with festoons, posters, and billboards. Political parties have set up election camps in every union, where party workers hold meetings over tea and go door to door, seeking support for their candidates.

A sense of enthusiasm is noticeable among voters. Many are actively advocating for their preferred candidates at street corners and tea stalls.

Voters of Bagha and Charghat upazilas, along with members of civil society, say the election period is beginning to feel closer. The presence of multiple microphones and posters indicates that the heat of the electoral contest is gradually rising.