Md. Selimuzzaman Mollah (also spelled Md. Selimuzzaman Molla or Selimuzzaman Selim) is a Bangladeshi politician and member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He has served as a co-organising secretary (or assistant organising secretary) of the BNP central committee and is a former student leader.[1] In February 2026, he was elected as the Member of Parliament for the Gopalganj-1 constituency in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election, marking a historic BNP victory in a district long considered an Awami League stronghold.[2][3] [4]
Md. Selimuzzaman Mollah | |
|---|---|
| মোঃ সেলিমুজ্জামান মোল্লা | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| Assumed office 17 February 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Faruk Khan |
| Constituency | Gopalganj-1 |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
Political career
editMd. Selimuzzaman Mollah began his political career as a student leader and rose to become a co-organising secretary in the central committee of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.[5] He has been active in campaigning in the Gopalganj district, conducting extensive door-to-door and public outreach efforts.[6]
Mollah first contested the Gopalganj-1 seat in the 2008 general election as a BNP candidate, running against Awami League's Lt Col (retd) Faruk Khan.[7]
In the 2026 general election, he again contested Gopalganj-1 (covering Muksudpur Upazila and part of Kashiani Upazila) and secured a decisive victory with approximately 68,867–71,589 votes (unofficial figures vary slightly by source), defeating his nearest rival Md. Kabir Mia of Gono Odhikar Parishad.[8][9][10] His win contributed to the BNP's unprecedented sweep of all three Gopalganj seats, a significant upset in a region historically dominated by the Awami League.[11][12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Battle to elect a new 'leader' in Sheikh Hasina's stronghold". Prothom Alo. 8 February 2026.
- ↑ "BNP candidate Md Selimuzzaman Mollah wins Gopalganj-1". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). 13 February 2026.
- ↑ "BNP sweeps all three Gopalganj seats". Dhaka Tribune. 13 February 2026.
- ↑ "BNP candidates lead in early count across Gopalganj seats amid low turnout". The Business Standard. 13 February 2026.
- ↑ "Battle to elect a new 'leader' in Sheikh Hasina's stronghold". Prothom Alo. 8 February 2026.
- ↑ "সেলিমুজ্জামানের প্রচারে সার্বিক কল্যাণসহ নিরীহ ব্যক্তিদির হয়রানি বন্ধের দাবি". Prothom Alo Bangla. February 2026.
- ↑ "Hasina, two AL stalwarts vie for 3 Gopalganj seats". The Daily Star. 13 December 2008.
- ↑ "BNP candidate Md Selimuzzaman Mollah wins Gopalganj-1". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). 13 February 2026.
- ↑ "BNP sweeps all three Gopalganj seats". Dhaka Tribune. 13 February 2026.
- ↑ "আওয়ামী লীগের দুর্গে ৩ আসনেই বিএনপির জয়". Bangla Tribune. February 2026.
- ↑ "গোপালগঞ্জের তিন আসনই এখন বিএনপির". bdnews24.com. February 2026.
- ↑ "গোপালগঞ্জ-১ আসনে বিপুল ভোটে জয়ী হয়েছেন বিএনপির প্রার্থী". Daily Janakantha. February 2026.