85 of BNP's 292 election candidates ex-MPs: Mahdi Amin

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FE Team | Published: January 27, 2026 00:21:57

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The BNP has nominated candidates in 292 constituencies for the upcoming 13th parliamentary election, reports bdnews24.com.
Speaking at a media briefing at the BNP's Gulshan office in the capital on Monday, Mahdi Amin, spokesperson for the party's Election Steering Committee, said 85 of the candidates had previously served as members of parliament.
He said those candidates had experience of working with the public and representing voters in parliament.
Amin added that 19 of the party's candidates had earlier held responsibilities in various government ministries.
"Their experience in public administration and their engagement with the public have taken the BNP -- a party of the masses -- to a different level. In terms of educational qualifications.