There was much talk about whether BNP leader Ariful, who was elected mayor twice in a row, would contest the Sylhet Municipal Corporation elections. The BNP decided to boycott the upcoming municipal elections in five cities as the elections are being held under the current government. However, speculations were rife that Ariful Haque may become […]
Several attempts were made to contact Babrul Hussain on WhatsApp on Friday night, but could not be reached. However, the 74-year-old politician recently informed Prothom Alo on WhatsApp that many people are requesting him to be the mayoral candidate in the city elections. He hasn’t taken a final decision considering his age, but is looking […]
Speculation is rife in Sylhet city whether Ariful Haque Chowdhary, who has been elected mayor of the city for two consecutive terms under the BNP nomination, will contest the elections this time. In this regard, he will clarify his position in the body meeting to be held at the registry ground of the city at […]
City BNP convenor Muniruzzaman Khan said the candidates who have turned out will formally request to withdraw their candidature. If they do not comply then whatever decision is taken from the Center will be implemented. Speaking to Pratham Aalo, Acting Organizing Secretary of Barishal Division of BNP, Bilkis Akhtar said, show cause notices will be […]
The Jatiya party on Thursday nominated its mayoral candidates for the upcoming elections to five municipal corporations – Ghazipur, Sylhet, Khulna, Rajshahi and Barishal, news agency BSS reported. In Jatiya Sansad also, the main opposition caste party has given MM Niyaz Uddin to Ghazipur Municipal Corporation, Saiful Islam Swapan to Rajshahi Municipal Corporation, Shafikul Islam […]
Talking to reporters after submitting nomination papers on Thursday, former mayor of Ghazipur Municipal Corporation Jahangir Alam said, ‘I am fighting in this election against a person who has ruined this city (Ghazipur). I stand against it. His.” He did not mention anyone by name, but was indirectly referring to Azmat Ullah, the candidate nominated […]
Speaking to Prothom Alo, Awami League presidium member and Agriculture Minister Abdur Razzak said that they (AL) took the city elections very seriously. He will strive to ensure competitive and acceptable elections during city elections. Lack of trust in the Election Commission is also a major issue now. In addition, the city elections will also […]
AL sources said the 10 other leaders seeking the party’s nomination are: Misbah Uddin, former central organizing secretary of the Awami League, Asad Uddin Ahmed and Abdul Khaliq, vice-presidents of the city AL, General Secretary Mohammad Zakir Hussain, Joint General Secretaries ATM Hasan Zebul and Azadur Rahman, Organizing Secretaries Armaan Ahmed and Saleh Ahmed, Member […]
Apart from the chant, the Islami Movement Bangladesh, led by Charmonai Pir, will field candidates in all five municipal corporations. In Ghazipur Municipal Corporation, it has announced its candidate Ghazi Ataur Rehman and has started campaigning. Ghazi Ataur Rehman is the senior joint general secretary of the party. In Khulna, the candidate is Abdul Awal, […]