JP unveils nominees for by-elections

Jatiya Party (JP) announced on Saturday the names of its candidates for Dhaka-5 and Naogaon-6 by-elections, reports UNB.

The party nominated its presidium member Mir Abdus Sabur Asud and its Raninagar upazila unit president Kazi Golam Kabir as the candidates of 'Plough' for Dhaka-5 and Naogaon-6 by-elections respectively, said a party press release.

JP's nomination board, led by its chairman GM Quader, picked the two candidates after taking interview of the aspirants who submitted their nomination papers aiming to contest the by-polls.

On September 7, Awami League picked Monirul Islam Monu for Dhaka-5 and Mohammad Anawar Hossain Helal for Naogaon-6 as its candidates.

While taking the interview, Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader said his party will remain there in the race until the last minute to ensure the victory of its candidates.

"People are eagerly waiting for casting votes for the Plough symbol of Pallibandhu. Therefore, the Jatiya Party will be there in the elections with all its strength for victory. Every leader and activist of Jatiya Party will fight for ensuring the victory of its candidates," he said.