The BNP will nominate candidates for reserved women’s seats in the 13th Parliament from among individuals who played active roles in past political movements, said the party’s Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today.
Speaking to journalists at the party’s central office in Nayapaltan, Rizvi said the party is confident that deserving candidates will be selected through a structured process.
Rizvi, also an adviser to the prime minister, said, "Those with proven contributions to political movements, the ability to speak effectively in Parliament, and strong reputations in society would be prioritised for the reserved women`s seats."
He said around 500 nomination forms were sold yesterday (10 April), with distribution continuing this morning from 10am. The sale and submission of forms will continue for three days and conclude tomorrow.
"Applications will be reviewed by a board comprising senior party leaders. Further details of the selection process will come soon," he said.
Rizvi added, "We expect the party to follow democratic norms, as it does when selecting parliamentary candidates."
"Interested candidates will submit completed forms along with the required documents, and the process will proceed accordingly," he said.
He further noted that expectations are high this time as it follows 16 to 17 years of political struggle.
Highlighting the role of women, Rizvi said many had faced repression for expressing opinions, including arrests and harassment.
"Women who have contributed significantly to the party`s movement and endured repression will certainly be considered for nomination," he said.
The final day for purchasing and submitting nomination forms for reserved women’s seats is tomorrow (12 April).
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