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BNP gears up for Dhaka-5 & Dhaka-18 by-polls

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Published: 15:05, 25 July 2020   Update: 15:18, 26 July 2020
BNP gears up for Dhaka-5 & Dhaka-18 by-polls

The Election Commission (EC) didn’t announce election schedule for Dhaka-5 and Dhaka-18 constituencies. But, the party leaders and activists are already gearing up to the field in strength. Discussion is underway inside the party regarding the issue.

BNP sources said, although the party didn’t take part in Bogura and Jashore by-polls but, there is a strong possibilities that BNP would join the two seats in Dhaka. Final decision will be taken after meeting with policy makers of the party.

Dhaka-5 seat has been declared vacant following the death of member of the parliament Habibur Rahman. Earlier, Dhaka Metropolitan wing vice-president Nabiullah Nabi was nominated from BNP for the constituency. Besides, Selim Bhuiyan would seek BNP’s nomination for the seat.

In addition, there are also two candidates outside of BNP. They are- former BNP MP Salahuddin Ahmed (Dhaka-5) and his son Tanvir Ahmed Rabin.

On the other hand, Dhaka-18 constituency was declared following the demise of Awami League MP Sahara Khatun. BNP-led Oikya Front candidate Shahid Uddin Mahmud Shwapon contested in the seat in last election. But, BNP may choose different aspirant for the seat.


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