DNCC by-polls Atiqul buys form for AL candidacy

The ruling Awami League has begun selling forms to those wishing to run the race as a party-backed candidate in the upcoming mayoral by-polls to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), reports bdnews24.com.

The party began selling the forms on Saturday morning at the Awami League President's office in Dhanmondi.

A representative for former BGMEA president Atiqul Islam picked up a candidacy application form.

Russell Ashequi and Adam Tamizi Haque also bought their forms from Office Secretary Abdus Sobhan Golap at the start of the day.

"I wish to strengthen the hand of the honourable prime minister and work for the development of Dhaka North," Russell told the media. "If I am elected and win as the party's candidate I will work my hardest for the advancement of the DNCC area."

Businessman Adam Tamizi Haque is the managing director of Haque Group.

A representative for Manipur School and College Principal Mohammad Farhad Hossain also picked up a form, as did former Dhaka college principal Shah Alam.