AG to contest Feb national polls

Staff Reporter :

Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman Ripon has said that he will participate in the next national election, scheduled for February 2026.

“I have sought nomination from the BNP. I will contest the election and quit the post of attorney general in due time,” he told reporters on the Supreme Court premises on Wednesday after attending the hearing of a petition seeking the annulment of the caretaker government system.
When asked about his chances of securing the nomination, he expressed optimism that he would receive it.

The attorney general has been involved in various social activities in the Jhenaidah-1 constituency (Shailkupa upazila) and has expressed his interest in contesting from that seat.
Meanwhile, on Monday, the BNP announced a list of 237 potential candidates for the upcoming 12th national parliamentary election, keeping the Jhenaidah-1 seat pending.