An all-party committee demanded restoration of four parliamentary seats in disaster-prone Bagerhat district, urging the Election Commission for reconsideration. Photo : BSS

BAGERHAT, Aug 8, 2025 (BSS)- A all-party committee has demanded four parliamentary seats in the coastal district. 

A delegation of the committee met Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin today and submitted a memorandum to him, a press release said.

BNP central committee research secretary Shamimur Rahman Shamim, executive member former MP Mujibur Rahman, district BNP leader MA Salam, Rafiqul Islam Jaglu, Jamaat-e-Islami leader  Yunus Ali were present, among others.

Earlier, thousands of people from all walks of life formed a human chain in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka this morning. 

Bagerhat, a disaster-prone area, is blessed with mangrove forest Sundarbans. Due to its unique nature the district needs more government attention and financial support for its development.

The decision of the Election Commission to reduce the number of parliamentary seats in the district is not logical whereas UNESCO has advised for more attention to the area.

The CEC assured them of reviewing the matter and take a final decision.