Hero Alam set to join VP Nur’s party, eyes two seats

Bangladesh’s viral sensation and social media star Ashraful Alam, popularly known as Hero Alam, is gearing up to enter national politics once again – this time not as an independent, but reportedly under the banner of Gono Odhikar Parishad, led by VP Nurul Haque Nur.

Sources close to Alam confirmed that the entertainer-turned-politician has already held several meetings with VP Nur, with the student leader even visiting Hero Alam’s office to finalise discussions.

While Hero Alam remained tight-lipped, he hinted at a major announcement soon.

“I will tell everything when the time comes,” he told Jago News. “But I can say this much – this time, I will contest under a party, not as an independent. You’ll know in a few days which one.”

Hero Alam also revealed that he plans to contest from two constituencies – Dhaka-17 and Bogura-4, both of which hold emotional significance for him.

“I have a special relationship with the people of these areas. When I announced my intention to run, many people called and encouraged me. So, I thought – why not from both places?”

In Dhaka-17, Hero Alam is expected to face a tough battle, with Andaleeve Rahman Partho of the Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP) and several other party candidates likely to join the race.

Meanwhile, in Bogura-4 (Kahalu-Nandigram), BNP’s Mosharraf Hossain is emerging as a potential contender, promising yet another competitive showdown.

Hero Alam, who rose from humble beginnings to internet stardom through his music videos and viral content, has previously contested elections independently – often making headlines for his resilience and unconventional campaign style.

This time, however, his move to join VP Nur’s camp signals a new political chapter for the maverick entertainer – one that could blur the lines between celebrity charisma and populist politics on the campaign trail.