Shofiqul Haque Milon

Shofiqul Haque Milon (born 27 September 1968) is a Bangladeshi lawyer and politician who was elected as a Member of Parliament for the Rajshahi-3 constituency as a candidate of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party with the party symbol Sheaf of Paddy in the 2026 Bangladeshi general election for the first time.

Political activities In the 13th National Parliament election, held on 12 February 2026, Shafiqul Haque Milon contested from the Rajshahi-3 (Paba–Mohanpur) constituency as a candidate of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) under the party’s electoral symbol, the paddy sheaf. He received more than 176,000 votes and defeated Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md. Abul Kalam Azad, who secured approximately 137,000 votes under the scales symbol.

Professional life Shafiqul Haque Milon is an advocate by profession and a lawyer based in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. He has been practicing law in the region for several years and has represented political activists, human rights activists, and members of the public in various legal matters. He has also provided legal support related to political cases, including issues concerning arrests and alleged mistreatment of party members.

Party role Milon serves as the Joint Secretary for Relief and Rehabilitation of the National Executive Committee of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). In this role, he is involved in coordinating relief activities, rehabilitation initiatives, and disaster response programs organized by the party. He has also participated in public meetings, press conferences, and media discussions where he has commented on political issues, including electoral reforms and the conduct of state institutions toward opposition parties.