Five nomination papers were cancelled while 13 were declared valid in Barguna-1 and Barguna-2 constituencies ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election scheduled for February 12, 2026.

The decisions were announced on Saturday morning at the office of the District Returning Officer, Mst Taslima Akhter.

Following scrutiny, the District Election Officer briefed the candidates on the electoral code of conduct.

In Barguna-1 constituency, six candidates submitted nomination papers, of which five were declared valid. The valid candidates are Mawlana Mohammad Mohibullah Harun, Nazrul Islam Mollah, Md Jamal Hossain, Md Jahangir Hossain and Mawlana Mohammad Aliullah. The nomination paper of Md Mashiur Rahman Akon was cancelled.

In Barguna-2, a total of 12 candidates submitted nomination papers. Of them, eight were found valid. They are Abdul Latif Farazi, Dr Sultan Ahmed, Md Kamruzzaman Liton, Md Mizanur Rahman Qasemi, Md Nurul Islam Moni, Md Rafiqul Islam, Md Sabbir Ahmed and Syed Md Najes Afroz.

The nomination papers of Md Alauddin Akash, Md Rashed Uz Zaman, Md Shamim and Md Solaiman were declared invalid.

The returning officer said candidates whose nomination papers were rejected would have the opportunity to appeal in accordance with the law.

BNP’s valid candidate for Barguna-2, Nurul Islam Moni, alleged that propaganda was being spread against him through fake social media IDs and demanded action against those responsible.

“If the administration remains impartial, the election will be fair, and I can be elected hundreds or even thousands of times,” he said.

Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer Taslima Akhter said a total of 18 nomination papers were submitted in the two constituencies, of which five were cancelled after preliminary findings of irregularities and legal issues.

“We are 100 percent strict and committed to holding a free and fair election,” she added.

Candidates whose nomination papers were cancelled will be able to file appeals within the stipulated timeframe.