Former state minister for home affairs Lutfuzzaman Babar has secured a sweeping victory in Netrokona-4 constituency, according to unofficial results released on Thursday evening.
Based on tallies compiled from polling agents at individual centers, the BNP-nominated candidate, contesting with the sheaf of paddy symbol, received 160,351 votes in Netrokona-4, which comprises Madan, Mohanganj, and Khaliajuri upazilas.
His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Al Helal Talukdar, contesting with the balance scale symbol, polled 39,309 votes. Babar won by a margin of 121,042 votes.
Reacting to the result, Babar said the victory belonged to the people, pledging to work for local development, stronger infrastructure, and meeting public expectations. He also thanked voters and election officials for ensuring a peaceful polling process.
Following the announcement of the preliminary results, celebrations erupted among BNP supporters across Madan, Mohanganj, and Khaliajuri, with victory processions and distribution of sweets reported in several areas.
However, election officials said the final outcome would be confirmed only after the official declaration by the Election Commission.
Other candidates in the race included Mukhlesur Rahman of Islami Andolon Bangladesh, Jolly Talukdar of the Communist Party of Bangladesh, and Champa Rani Sarker of the Bangladesh Revolutionary Workers Party.
