Fazlur Rahman Sayeed. File photo

JOYPURHAT, Jan 28, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for Jaipurhat-1 constituency Fazlur Rahman Sayeed is optimistic about building a developed Joypurhat if elected in the coming parliament election.

If elected, the Jamaat leader said he would take a plan for the overall development of Joypurhat. 

During an interview with Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha's (BSS) Joypurhat district correspondent Masud Rana, the Jamaat leader shared his plans for the development of the constituency. 

BSS: What are your electoral pledges for the voters of your area?
Fazlur Rahman Sayeed: If elected, our first priority will be to free the country from corruption. Joypurhat is neglected in terms of education, health, and medical services.

 I will construct a 500-bed hospital and a medical college. I will build new buildings in educational institutions that have old structures. I will create employment opportunities for the development of youth and women. 

BSS: What is your directive to leaders and activists regarding compliance with the electoral code of conduct?
Fazlur Rahman Sayeed: Adhering to the code of conduct is our moral duty. We will follow any directive from the government. I and the leaders and activists of my party will comply with the electoral code of conduct.

BSS: What is your position on the referendum regarding the July Charter?
Fazlur Rahman Sayeed: We are firmly committed to implementing the July Charter, which is the outcome of the July Uprising. Therefore, we are working and campaigning in favor of a 'Yes' vote. We are in favour of a 'Yes' vote in the upcoming referendum.

BSS: What is your expectation regarding the upcoming national election?
Fazlur Rahman Sayeed: We want a free and fair election. I hope the government will ensure an environment where people can vote freely. If the voting is fair and impartial, we will be victorious, Inshallah.

Joypurhat is a border district in the northern region. The district is composed of 5 upazilas. This district has 2 parliamentary constituencies. Jaipurhat-1 constituency is formed with Sadar upazila and Panchbibi. On the other hand, Jaipurhat-2 constituency is formed with Kalai, Khetlal, and Akkelpur upazilas.

Joypurhat-1 constituency is formed with 17 unions. There are 151 polling centers in this constituency. The number of total voters is 4,66,274 and of them, 2,31,983 are male and are 2,34,283. The number of third-gender voters is 8.

In the upcoming parliament election, 7 candidates are contesting in this constituency. Masud Rana Prodhan, son of the late former MP Mozahar Ali Prodhan, are contesting from BNP, Fazlur Rahman Sayeed from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Wazed Parvez from Bangladesh Socialist Party-BASD, Toufika Dewan from Socialist Party of Bangladesh-Marxist, Sultan Md. Shamsuzzaman from My Bangladesh Party-AB Party and Anwar Hossain from Bangladesh Khilafat Majlish. 

Besides, as an independent candidate, former chairman of Panchbibi Upazila Parishad Sabekun Nahar Shikha is contesting.