Strategic Redundancy: Why BNP is Issuing Dual Nominations for 100+ Seats

BNP’s ‘Double-Ticket’ Gambit: Strategic ‘Attachment-2’ Move to Secure Seats and Block Rebels–In a majority of cases, the party has issued secondary 'Attachment' nominations specifically to aspirants who had already secured nomination papers to run as independent candidates.

In a sophisticated tactical move ahead of the 2026 general elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has implemented a strategic "Attachment-2" nomination policy. By issuing primary nomination letters to multiple candidates for a single constituency—including figures like Kamruzzaman Kamrul in Sunamganj-1 and Tahir Raihan Chowdhury Pavel in Sunamganj-2—the party is establishing a vital safeguard against candidate disqualifications. This approach, likely directed by Tarique Rahman following his return from exile, ensures that if a primary candidate is rejected during the Election Commission’s scrutiny, a second designated candidate is immediately available to contest under the party.

The strategy also serves as a critical internal mechanism to manage potential "rebel" candidates. Under the Representation of the People Order (RPO), candidates endorsed by a party face strict legal barriers if they attempt to run independently after being replaced. By granting these "consolation" primary nominations, the BNP effectively keeps high-profile leaders within the party structure, preventing them from defecting and potentially fracturing the opposition vote, Daily Dazzling Dawn realized.

The final determination of which candidate will ultimately represent the party will only be revealed on the official last day for withdrawal of nominations. Until then, the strategic use of "Attachment-2" branding allows senior leaders to feel recognized by the party hierarchy even as they serve as backup options. This "tactical redundancy" is a direct response to past election cycles where technical disqualifications left the BNP without representation in several districts. By saturating the filing process, the party aims to maintain a unified front and guarantee its presence on the ballot across more than a hundred constituencies.