BNP expels Cumilla city mayor Sakkku

The BNP has expelled current Cumilla City Mayor Monirul Haque Sakku from the party for ignoring a 'core' party policy, reports bdnews24.com.

Sakku, a consecutive term mayor of the city which was formed in 2011, had decided to take part in the city polls which 'are antithetical to the party's core,' according to a press statement issued by the BNP on Thursday.

The party has also officially excommunicated Sakku, who is contesting in the upcoming city polls as an independent candidate.