AL announces candidates for two by-polls
Awami League yesterday announced the names of its candidates for the Dhaka-5 and Naogaon-6 by-elections.
Party General Secretary Obaidul Quader announced their names at a regular press briefing held at his official residence.
The party nominated Monirul Islam Monu for Dhaka-5 and picked Mohammad Anawar Hossain Helal for Naogaon -6.
Dhaka-5 fell vacant following the death of Awami League MP Habibur Rahman Mollah on May 6, while Nagaon-6 became unoccupied after the demise of AL MP Israfil Alam on July 27.
The by-polls are scheduled for October 1, according to the Election Commission.
In the meantime, Awami League presidium members and former ministers Mohammad Nasim and Sahara Khatun have passed away, leaving the Sirajganj-1 and Dhaka-18 seats vacant respectively.
The candidate for Dhaka-18 will be announced later, said Quader.
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