The Rajshahi-6 constituency, comprising Charghat and Bagha upazilas, has become a focal point of the 13th National Parliamentary Election.

With 304,275 registered voters—151,687 female and 152,588 male—the contest is drawing attention across the country.

Historically, Rajshahi-6 was a BNP stronghold. From 1991 to 2008, BNP candidates won consecutive elections. After 2008, the Awami League held the seat amid controversial polls until 2024. Jamaat-e-Islami never participated in previous contests, making the current BNP-Jamaat rivalry particularly significant.

With the Awami League banned from this election, four parties are contesting the seat: Abu Sayed Chand (BNP, Sheaf of Paddy), Principal Nazmul Haque (Jamaat-e-Islami, Scales), Iqbal Hossain (Jatiya Party, Plough), and Abdus Salam Suruj (Islami Andolon Bangladesh, Hath Pakha). The main battle is expected between BNP and Jamaat.

BNP’s Abu Sayed Chand, a central committee member and district convener, is receiving united support from party leaders and activists, including six contenders who sought nominations. Door-to-door campaigns are active, with supporters confident of a large-margin victory.

Jamaat candidate Nazmul Haque, the Rajshahi district secretary, is campaigning intensely, visiting remote areas from morning to midnight. Emphasizing justice and anti-corruption, he is appealing to voters to make the “right choice” at the ballot box.

The lanes and tea stalls of Charghat-Bagha are bustling with campaign activities. Both parties are making development promises to attract voters, making this election one of the most closely watched contests in northern Bangladesh.

The Rajshahi-6 election highlights a significant shift in local politics. With the Awami League absent, the traditional BNP stronghold faces a new challenge from Jamaat-e-Islami, reflecting a broader trend seen across constituencies nationwide. The outcome will reveal whether BNP can reclaim its dominance or if Jamaat can capture the seat for the first time.