AL picks Shakib for Magura-1, actor Ferdous for Dhaka-10

The Awami League has named Bangladesh cricket superstar Shakib Al Hasan as its candidate for the Magura-1 parliamentary seat in the upcoming national elections, reports bdnews24.com.

Dhallywood actor Ferdous Ahmed is set to contest the elections from Dhaka-10 under the ruling party's 'boat' symbol.

Former Bangladesh cricket captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza will also run for re-election from the Narail-2 constituency as a ruling party candidate.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader announced their nominations at a media briefing on Sunday.

Following the announcement of the schedule for the Jan 7 elections, all-rounder Shakib bought Awami League nomination forms for three constituencies-Dhaka-10, Magura-1 and Magura-2.

Ferdous, who has become increasingly active in politics, collected nomination forms for the Dhaka-10 and Dhaka-18. Businessman Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin is the incumbent of the Dhaka-10 seat.