BNP to Prioritise Division of Noakhali if Elected: Bulu

Khabor Wala Desk

Published: 6th October 2025, 10:22 AM

BNP to Prioritise Division of Noakhali if Elected: Bulu

Barakatullah Bulu, Vice Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has stated that if his party comes to power, a strong effort will be made to divide Noakhali district into a separate administrative division.

He made these remarks on Monday (6 October) during a press conference organised by the Dhaka Noakhali District Association at the National Press Club.

Key Points from Bulu’s Statement

Point	Details
Noakhali’s Growing Importance	Bulu highlighted that the district’s area is expanding by 2,000 square kilometres and that it is becoming a seaport hub.
Historical Significance	He stressed that Noakhali’s leaders were at the forefront during Bangladesh’s creation. He mentioned Sirajul Alam Khan, whose birth he claimed was pivotal for the birth of Bangladesh, and A S M Abdur Rab, who hoisted the national flag.
Notable Residents	Several prominent journalists hail from Noakhali, as does the residence of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, cited as the country’s most popular leader.
Administrative Vision	Bulu promised that, if BNP comes to power, Noakhali’s division will be the first priority after earlier administrative focus on Sylhet, Rangpur, and Mymensingh divisions.

KM Mozammel Haque, former secretary and Senior Vice President of Dhaka Noakhali District Association, emphasised the district’s historical, geographical, and economic significance:

Aspect	Details
History	Noakhali has a recorded history spanning 3,000 years.
Area and Population	Larger than Comilla by approximately 1,200 sq km with a population of 4 million.
Government Presence	Hosts several key government offices.
Prominent Residents	Many important figures of Bangladesh have their homes in Noakhali.
Economic Importance	Key contributor to the blue economy (river-port and maritime economy), industrial activities, and nearly 30% of Bangladesh’s GDP from business and trade sectors.

Haque argued that these factors, along with the need for administrative decentralisation and bringing services closer to the people, justify the demand to establish Noakhali as a separate administrative division.