JaPa looks to retake Rangpur-2 from AL

The Jatiya Party (JaPa) has considered the Rangpur-2 parliamentary constituency as its stronghold since the rule of HM Ershad, reports bdnews24.com.

During the fifth and the seventh parliamentary elections, Ershad was Member of Parliament (MP) from the constituency.

The JaPa's candidates won the seat in the next two elections.

But the party was dethroned during the 10th parliamentary election by Awami League (AL) candidate Duke Chowdhury. Duke looks to retain his seat in the Dec 30 polls.

The JaPa is contesting 26 seats as part of the AL-led Grand Alliance.