Minister for Social Welfare, Women and Children Affairs, Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain. File photo

DINAJPUR, Feb 17, 2026 (BSS) - A festive mood has gripped the four upazilas 
of Dinajpur-6 constituency-- Birampur, Nawabganj, Ghoraghat and Hakimpur--
after Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain was appointed as 
Minister of Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare Ministries in the 
BNP-led government.

The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon at the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) 
Bhaban, prompting celebrations across the constituency, regarded as one of 
the country's largest parliamentary seats. Leaders and activists of the 
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), along with residents from various walks 
of life, expressed gratitude to party Chairperson and Prime Minister Tarique 
Rahman for entrusting Dr. Hossain with full ministerial responsibilities.

SM Shamim Hossain Chowdhury, president of Ghoraghat Upazila BNP, said the 
appointment marked a historic milestone for the constituency. "Half a century 
after independence, the people of this large constituency have finally 
received representation in the cabinet. The entire area is celebrating this 
long-awaited achievement," he added.

Dr. Hossain was elected in the parliamentary election from Dinajpur-6 with 
203,887 votes.

Residents of Dinajpur-6 have expressed hopes for accelerated development in 
the region and extended wishes for the minister's long life and good health 
as he assumes his new responsibilities.