Khaleda Zia's nomination paper submitted for the Bogura-7 constituency

A nomination paper on behalf of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia was submitted on Monday for the Bogura-7 constituency.

Helaluzzaman Talukder Lalu, advisor to the party chief, filed the nomination paper around 3:00 pm on Monday at the office of Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer Taufiqur Rahman.

Khaleda Zia, who is contesting from the Bogura-7 constituency, was represented by party leaders including Shajahanpur upazila BNP president Enamul Haque Shahin and Gabtoli upazila BNP general secretary Enamul Haque Natun during the submission of the nomination paper. 

Helaluzzaman Talukder Lalu said the Bogura-7 constituency has historical significance for the BNP. The constituency is home to BNP founder President Shaheed Ziaur Rahman’s residence in Gabtoli upazila. Khaleda Zia first won this seat in the 1991 National Parliament election and also secured victory in 1996 and 2001