A local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami has been accused of forcibly taking two cows from a farmer in Dumki upazila of Patuakhali. The incident occurred on Friday evening, 21 November, in South Muradia village, according to the victim, farmer Abdul Barek Majumdar.

Locals reported that Jalil Pyada, the general secretary of Muradia Union Jamaat-e-Islami, took the cows from Barek’s house. The matter was later brought to the acting chairman of the union council, Hafizur Rahman Forkan, who held a meeting at Panchayet Bazar in the presence of former UP member Reza.

During the meeting, Jalil claimed that Barek’s son owed money to his brother and that the cows were taken to recover the outstanding amount. He also stated that a related case is ongoing in court.

Farmer Barek, however, said it was unjust to seize his property based on alleged dues involving his son. The acting chairman noted that although Jalil admitted taking the cows, he failed to present any evidence of the supposed debt.

Officer-in-Charge of Dumki Police Station, Zakir Hossain, said no formal complaint has been filed yet. He added that legal action would be taken if a complaint is lodged.

With the 13th national parliamentary election approaching, prospective candidates in the Jashore–88/4 constituency—covering Bagharpara, Abhaynagar and Basundia—have intensified their campaigns. They are regularly attending public meetings and community events as part of their outreach efforts.

Within the BNP, several leaders are vying for nomination, though party insiders claim that Engineer T.S. Aiyub has been finalized as the candidate. Aiyub, who has been active in BNP politics for nearly three decades, is known among supporters for standing by party activists facing legal or political pressure. However, internal divisions persist, as a faction of local BNP leaders— including former upazila chairman Abu Taher Siddiqi, Moshiyar Rahman and former municipal mayor Abdul Hai Mona—are opposing his candidature. Abhaynagar BNP president Matiar Rahman Farazi has also staged demonstrations demanding that Aiyub’s nomination be cancelled.

Jamaat-e-Islami has nominated its district ameer, Professor Golam Rasul, who is conducting grassroots campaigns with the party’s welfare-oriented political message. The party claims to have no internal divisions. Islami Andolon’s candidate, Advocate Bayezid Hossain, is also active in the field.

According to the Upazila Election Office, the constituency comprises one municipality and nine unions. Bagharpara has 196,031 registered voters, while Abhaynagar has 215,466. Combined, the constituency has more than 400,000 voters except Basundia union.

Md. Sujon, a rickshaw-puller who drew public attention earlier in July, has collected nomination papers from the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) to contest from Dhaka-8 constituency. He collected the forms on Thursday (20 November) from the party’s temporary office.

Speaking to reporters, Sujon questioned why a rickshaw-puller could not run for parliament when individuals accused of corruption or misconduct could seek election. He said he believed he had the same right to contest.

Present during the nomination collection were Naser Uddin Patwary, chief coordinator and head of NCP’s election management committee, and Dr. Tasnim Jara, senior joint member secretary.

In Dhaka-8, BNP has nominated its standing committee member Mirza Abbas, while Jamaat-e-Islami nominated Advocate Helal Uddin. Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Manch, has also announced he will contest as an independent candidate.