Bobby Hajjaj pulls out of DNCC mayoral race

Five mayoral contenders will now contest the by-polls to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) as Jatiya Ganotantrik Andolan candidate Bobby Hajjaj has quit the electoral race, reports UNB.

Hajjaj withdrew his candidature within the stipulated time that expired on Saturday, said Returning Officer Abul Kashem.

The remaining candidates are - Awami League's Atiqul Islam, Jatiya Party's Shafin Ahmed, NPP's Anisur Rahman Dewan, PDP's Shahin Khan and independent contender Moha-mmad Abdur Rahim.