Mostafa Kamal Nannu, Tangail Correspondent
Delduar, one of the most populous and administratively significant upazilas of Tangail district, has long been deprived of its rightful demand — a separate parliamentary constituency. Despite having a population of over 220,000 and a vast geographical span, Delduar still remains part of the Tangail-6 constituency, paired with Nagarpur upazila. Locals claim that this arrangement has resulted in disparities in development and parliamentary representation.
According to the 2022 population census, Delduar has a population of 218,745 and spans 184.54 square kilometers. It comprises eight unions, numerous villages, markets, educational institutions, and healthcare centers. In terms of population and voter base, Delduar meets all the criteria necessary for an independent parliamentary seat.
Delduar’s long-standing demand has been championed by Ferdous Ahmed, General Secretary of the Delduar Upazila unit of BNP and former Upazila Chairman.
He stated:
“I submitted a formal application to the Bangladesh Election Commission requesting a separate constituency for Delduar. The Commission summoned me to present the rationale behind the demand, which I did on behalf of the people of Delduar. Unfortunately, I received no further response or updates from the Election Commission afterward.”
He further emphasized that a separate seat would enable more accurate representation of the people’s votes and help raise local development needs more effectively in the national parliament.
Currently, the Election Commission is preparing to redraw boundaries for 61 parliamentary constituencies under a new delimitation initiative. In this context, ignoring a large and densely populated upazila like Delduar would be an injustice to its residents. Experts argue that factors such as population, administrative structure, voter numbers, and geographical isolation make Delduar a legitimate candidate for its own constituency.
Proper infrastructural development, improved communication networks, and expansion of education and healthcare services require close supervision by a dedicated Member of Parliament. With two large upazilas in one constituency, effective representation becomes increasingly difficult.
The demand for a separate seat for Delduar is no longer just a political slogan — it is a timely and legitimate call. The people of this upazila hope that the Election Commission and relevant authorities will have the courage to listen to the voice of the people and turn Delduar’s long-cherished dream into reality.
