Harunur Rashid and Latifur RahmanBNP and its ally Jamaat-e-Islami are at loggerheads in Chapainawabganj-3 constituency as their are campaigning for party candidates with approval of they respective party high commands, sources said.
Former BNP lawmaker Harunur Rashid and former Jamaat lawmaker Latifur Rahman earlier submitted nomination papers.
The face-off surfaced when Jamaat leaders started campaign, opposing BNP's candidature in the constituency.
Jamaat leaders earlier urged party high ups not to 'surrender' the seat to BNP, claiming that Harunur Rashid lost his image as he failed to fulfill his 2001 election pledges. Harunur Rashid, general secretary of district BNP, was elected from the constituency in last two elections.
On the other hand, Latifur Rahman, Ameer of district Jamaat and member of its majlish-e-surah (central working committee) won the seat in 1986 and 1991 elections.
Harunur Rashid faces several cases for alleged corruption and abuse of power during the alliance government.
Allegations have it that he ignored BNP leaders and activists while in power.
"Many BNP leaders and activists have boycotted him (Harunur Rashid) and are working for me", said Jamaat candidate Latifur Rahman.
Harunur Rashid said he defeated Latifur Rahman in the last election with a margin of 21,000 votes.
