Tuesday, 10 February 2026
13th Parliamentary Election

Shama Obaid and Nayab Yusuf: Female Powerhouses in Faridpur Election Showdown

Mofijur Rahman Shipon, Faridpur
Disclosure : 10 Feb 2026, 12:13 AM
Shama Obaid and Nayab Yusuf, lead final election rallies in Faridpur.
Shama Obaid and Nayab Yusuf, lead final election rallies in Faridpur.

Two powerhouse female candidates from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) are set for a major showdown in the upcoming 13th National Parliament election in Faridpur. Both candidates carry the legacy of their prominent fathers into the high-stakes race for two key constituencies.

Faridpur-2: Shama Obaid Shama Obaid, the BNP’s Central Organizing Secretary, is contesting the Faridpur-2 seat with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol. The daughter of the late BNP Secretary General KM Obaidur Rahman, she addressed a massive crowd at Saltha Upazila on Monday afternoon.

She urged supporters to guard polling stations "like a protective amulet" on February 12. Shama cautioned workers to remain calm and vigilant against any attempts at vote tampering in the final 48 hours.

Faridpur Sadar (Faridpur-3): Nayab Yusuf Simultaneously, Chowdhury Nayab Yusuf announced her election manifesto at Moyez Uddin School grounds. She is the daughter of the late Chowdhury Kamal Ibne Yusuf, a former BNP Vice President and multi-term minister.

Nayab appealed to voters to support her just as they supported her father. She promised to complete his unfinished development projects. Her manifesto highlights a strong stance against corruption, extortion, and the drug trade to protect the local youth.

Following her speech, Nayab led a massive roadshow through the major streets of Faridpur city, drawing thousands of supporters.

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