BNP Standing Committee Member Begum Selima Rahman today attended a coordination meeting of Khulna, Bagerhat, and Satkhira districts held at the Khulna Press Club. Photo: BSS

KHULNA, Oct 14, 2025 (BSS) – BNP Standing Committee Member Begum Selima Rahman today said the party may nominate at least five percent women candidates in the upcoming national election.

She expressed hope that the number could increase further, enabling women to play a stronger role in politics.

She made the remarks while addressing a coordination meeting of Khulna, Bagerhat, and Satkhira districts, organized by the BNP’s Nari O Shishu Odhikar Forum (Women and Children Rights Forum), at the Khulna Press Club.

“Women’s advancement in education and professional sectors in Bangladesh began under the leadership of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and Begum Khaleda Zia. Now, under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, a new wave of women’s awakening will take place,” said Selima Rahman.

Forum Member Secretary Nipun Roy Chowdhury said the BNP is determined to nominate competent women candidates in the next election and believes they will be elected by popular vote.

BNP’s Central Information and Research Secretary Azizul Bari Helal said, “National development is impossible without the political, social, and economic emancipation of women.”

Acting Organizing Secretary for Khulna Division Anindya Islam Amit said the BNP aims to build a safe and prosperous future for women by ensuring access to education, healthcare, and employment.

Among others, central leaders Jayanta Kumar Kund, Shafiqul Alam Mona, M.A. Salam, Rahmat Ullah Palash, Moniruzzaman Montu, and Shafiqul Alam Tuhin were present.