SK Azizul Bari Helal
SK Azizul Bari Helal | |
|---|---|
এস কে আজিজুল বারী হেলাল | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| Assumed office 13 February 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Abdus Salam Murshedy |
| Constituency | Khulna-4 |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
SK Azizul Bari Helal is a Bangladeshi politician affiliated with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He is the incumbent Member of Parliament for the Khulna-4 constituency, having been elected in the 2026 Bangladeshi general election held on 13 February 2026.[1][2]
Political career
Azizul Bari Helal is a senior leader within the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and has been active in political organisation and campaigning. In November 2025, ahead of the national election, he urged BNP activists to prepare for election activities and emphasised the party's role in national politics.[3]
Campaign positions
During the campaign for the 2026 general election, Helal highlighted the importance of a peaceful and participatory election, urging that politics should improve people's lives rather than disrupt them.[4]
He also outlined a detailed 74‑point election manifesto for the Khulna‑4 constituency, which included infrastructure development projects, embankment construction to prevent river erosion, and initiatives to create jobs and modernise local facilities.[5]
Member of Parliament
In the 13th national parliamentary election on 13 February 2026, Helal stood as the BNP candidate in the Khulna‑4 constituency. He received **123,162 votes**, defeating his closest rival, SM Sakhawat Hussain of the Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, who secured **109,530 votes**.[6]
Helal's victory contributed to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's success in multiple seats across the Khulna region.[7]
Political positions
Helal has spoken about the need for impartial election administration and highlighted growing support for the BNP's policies prior to the 2026 election.[8]
He has also acknowledged the legacy of BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia as a key factor in the party's political strength.[9]
References
- ^ "BNP candidate Azizul Bari wins from Khulna-4". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 13 February 2026. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ "BNP wins 4 seats, Jamaat 2 in Khulna". Dhaka Tribune. 14 February 2026. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ "Khulna BNP forms a 61-member election coordinating committee". The Energy Tribune. 5 November 2025. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ "BNP vows peaceful, participatory national polls: Helal". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 17 November 2025. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ "BNP candidate Helal unveils 74-point manifesto for Khulna-4". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 8 February 2026. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ "BNP candidate Azizul Bari wins from Khulna-4". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 13 February 2026. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ "খুলনার ৬টি আসনে চারটিতে বিএনপি, দুটিতে জামায়াতের জয়". Bangla bdnews24.com. 13 February 2026. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ "EC, administration must ensure absolute neutrality: Helal". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 19 January 2026. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ "খালেদা জিয়ার সম্মানই বিএনপির রাজনৈতিক শক্তি : আজিজুল বারী হেলাল". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 6 January 2026. Retrieved 15 February 2026.