Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Ahead of the 13th National Parliament Election, intense tensions have arisen within the local BNP over candidate nominations in four constituencies of Rajshahi.
Protests and demonstrations demanding changes in nominations are taking place, and incidents of internal conflict and violence within the party have already occurred. Several clashes have left three people dead and many others injured.
These internal disputes are posing significant challenges to the election process, and there are even fears of "rebel candidates" contesting in multiple constituencies.
Local leaders and activists have alleged that candidates were imposed centrally without assessing grassroots realities or popularity.
Meanwhile, due to the ill hea...