Ivy's victory in NCC polls: 2011's most positive event

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The year 2011 is gone and we are already in 2012. In my opinion, the most positive event in Bangladesh last year was the victory of Selina Hayat Ivy in Narayanganj City Corporation election and The Daily Star published her picture smiling with a 'V' sign in the front page of 'New Year Special 2012.' This was not an ordinary victory, it reflected the hopes and aspirations of the mass people against all odds and oppressions. She had to fight against a formidable adversary who got the blessing of the ruling party. But people liked Ivy's simple and hard working nature. Above all, she was not involved in corruption. Ivy is an exception. She was elected first when the BNP was in power and now when her own party withdrew their supports from her, she was elected again. Her father was elected in 1974 in a similar way.
Selina Hayat Ivy, you are the mayor of the people. Do not forget them like many others. May Allah bless you.