Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- The polling field for the 6 parliamentary constituencies of Rajshahi is bustling with excitement for the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections. The main competitors in each constituency are BNP and Jamaat.

However, BNP is in a state of turmoil in the Rajshahi-1 constituency due to party infighting. There have been incidents of clashes and violence within the BNP, including protests and rallies demanding a change of candidate. There is even a fear of a 'rebel candidate'. And on this occasion, Jamaat has made a strong position for itself in the constituency.

Rajshahi-1 constituency consists of Godagari and Tanor upazilas of Rajshahi district. In the 12 elections held after independence, BNP and AL candidates won 10...