Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Sylhet-4 constituency consists of three upazilas - Jaintapur, Gowainghat and Companiganj. The results of the post-independence elections show that this region, rich in tourism and mineral resources, was the base of the now banned Awami League. The Awami League has won 8 times in the last 12 national parliamentary elections.
BNP and Jamaat have set their sights on capturing this base of the Awami League in the 13th parliamentary elections. In addition, candidates from several Islamic parties are also active in the constituency. Jamaat, Khelafat Majlis, Jamiat-e-Ulama-e-Islam, Islami Oikya Jote and Islami Andolon are active in the field by declaring single candidates.
In the upcoming national parliamentary elections, BNP h...