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BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed party leaders seeking nomination to the women’s reserved seats in parliament to accept the party’s final decision.

He also directed all aspirants not to create any chaotic situation over the nominations, warning that such actions could harm the image of both the BNP and the government.

The issue was discussed during the BNP’s interviews with aspirants at the chairman’s Gulshan office yesterday afternoon, where members of the party’s standing committee were present.

During the interviews, aspirants were asked about their political background, organisational work, and ability to represent women in parliament.

Senior BNP leaders said the party is trying to strike a balance by giving importance to both long-serving, dedicated women leaders and younger faces who may bring new energy and ideas to politics.

About two hours before the interviews, aspirants, along with their supporters, gathered in front of the office. They discussed their chances, shared updates about the selection process, lobbied informally with party insiders, and tried to assess who might secure nomination.

On the first day, aspirants from Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal, Rangpur, and Faridpur divisions were interviewed. More than 400 aspirants took part.

A member of the Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal from Ranisankail upazila in Thakurgaon said Tarique Rahman and Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir conducted the interviews. There was no fixed time for each aspirant, she added.

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