Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- Delduar, one of the most populous and administratively significant upazilas of Tangail district, has long been deprived of its rightful demand - a separate parliamentary constituency.
Despite having a population of over 220,000 and a vast geographical span, Delduar still remains part of the Tangail-6 constituency, paired with Nagarpur upazila.
Locals claim that this arrangement has resulted in disparities in development and parliamentary representation.
According to the 2022 population census, Delduar has a population of 218,745 and spans 184.54 square kilometers.
It comprises eight unions, numerous villages, markets, educational institutions, and healthcare centers. In terms of population and voter base, Delduar meet...