Masum Khan, Jhalokathi:
Ahead of the upcoming election to the No. 3 Nabagram Union Parishad in Jhalokathi Sadar Upazila, expatriate BNP leader Mir Moniruzzaman Tapan has emerged as a potential candidate for the chairman's post. His long political and organizational experience, active involvement in BNP politics abroad, and longstanding connections with local party leaders and activists have sparked discussions about his possible candidacy in the local political arena.
Mir Moniruzzaman Tapan is currently serving as the Member Secretary of the BNP's Western Region Central Committee in Saudi Arabia. Previously, he served as the General Secretary and Organizing Secretary of the same organization. He also held the positions of Joint General Secretary and Information and Research Secretary of the Jeddah Provincial BNP.
According to his political profile, Tapan actively participated in the anti-autocracy movement of 1990. He has stated that he was subjected to police torture and imprisoned during that period. Subsequently, he became actively involved in BNP's political activities in Saudi Arabia.
According to Tapan, during the tenure of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, he was entrusted with organizing three political programmes of the party in Saudi Arabia. He also claims to have organized the first workers' meeting of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in Jeddah following the political developments of 1/11. His political biography also mentions that he was imprisoned three times while conducting party activities in different provinces of Saudi Arabia.
Tapan claims that he maintained close ties with BNP politics in Bangladesh as well. During the long tenure of the Awami League government, he regularly maintained contact with leaders and activists of Jhalokathi BNP and its affiliated organizations and provided them with various forms of assistance.
He has also stated that he returned to Bangladesh during the July Mass Uprising, participated in various rallies and meetings, and directly took part in the movement on August 5.
Furthermore, according to his political profile, he served as the convener of the Election Management Committee for the No. 3 Nabagram Union in Jhalokathi Sadar Upazila during the election held on February 12, 2026.
"Serving the People Is the Main Goal of Politics"
Regarding his potential candidacy for the chairman's post, Mir Moniruzzaman Tapan said, "Serving the people is the main goal of my politics. If the residents of the union give me the opportunity to serve as chairman, I will work to ensure transparency, accountability, good governance and sustainable development. At the same time, I will prioritize building social resistance against drugs, eve-teasing and child marriage, and establishing a safe, modern and people-friendly union."
He further said, "Inspired by the ideals of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and under the leadership of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, I want to continue working to strengthen the party's organizational structure at the grassroots level. To achieve this goal, I seek the prayers, love and wholehearted support of the people of Nabagram Union."
Among Tapan's political goals and objectives are strengthening national unity based on Bangladeshi nationalism, safeguarding the country's independence, sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, and strengthening democracy. He has also expressed his commitment to raising public awareness and organizing people at the grassroots level while ensuring their participation in development activities. Building a society free from drugs, terrorism and extortion is also among his priorities.
Growing Up in a Political Family
Tapan's family also has longstanding connections with BNP politics. According to family information, his late father, Mir Mobarak Ali, was locally active in BNP politics and also served as the head of the Gram Sarkar (Village Government).
Mir Moniruzzaman Tapan was born on October 11, 1971. His permanent address is in Dariapur village under No. 3 Nabagram Union of Jhalokathi Sadar Upazila. He currently resides in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, political activities among potential candidates are gaining momentum ahead of the Nabagram Union Parishad election. Prospective candidates are making their presence felt through meetings with local party leaders, activists and ordinary residents, public outreach and exchanging greetings. As a result, political discussions and public interest surrounding the upcoming election are growing across the union.
Although Mir Moniruzzaman Tapan's long political experience and organizational involvement are being discussed in local political circles, his candidacy has not yet been finalized. Ultimately, his nomination will depend on the party's decision and the electoral process.
Saudi Arabia-based BNP leader Mir Moniruzzaman Tapan is preparing to contest for the chairman's post in the upcoming Nabagram Union Parishad election. He has sought the prayers, love and support of the people of Nabagram Union.