The Dhaka Times Desk The election of 3 city corporations started at 8 am. Elections are being held in the three cities of Dhaka North and South and Chittagong.
The election of 3 city corporations started at 8 am. Elections are being held in the three cities of Dhaka North and South and Chittagong. Earlier, election campaigning in these three cities stopped from midnight on Sunday. As per the rules, all campaigns of the candidates are stopped 36 hours before the election, so all the campaigns are stopped. Lately, the mayor and councilors have been campaigning non-stop. In addition to the banner festoon, Mike campaigned. Lately, many mayoral candidates are asking for votes through mobile messages.
About 80,000 members of RAB BGB, Coast Guard and law and order forces have entered the field since last Sunday for the security of the election. Along with them there will be around 500 magistrates. It has been informed that three battalions of soldiers will be ready in the cantonment. Army personnel will act as a striking force when called by the returning officers.
Ballot papers, ballot boxes and other election materials have reached the returning officers of Dhaka North, South and Chittagong City elections last Saturday. Yesterday, April 27, Monday, these goods were sent to the polling station.
In today's election, 20 candidates including former mayor Mohammad Hanif's son Saeed Khokon (supported by Awami League) and Mirza Abbas (supported by BNP) are contesting for the post of mayor in Dhaka South City Corporation. On the other hand, 16 people including Anisul Haque (on behalf of Awami League) and Tabith Awal (on behalf of BNP) are contesting in Dhaka North. Former mayor of Chittagong Mohammad Manjur Alam (on behalf of BNP) and A. h. 12 mayoral candidates including M Nashir Uddin (for Awami League) are contesting.
It should be noted that the last election of the divided Dhaka City Corporation was held on April 25, 2002. The term of that city corporation expired on May 14, 2007. Later on 30 November 2011, DCC was divided into North and South. The election was not held due to various legal complications. After a long time, Dhaka City has become the center of discussion among the voters as the elections are going to take place. On the other hand, the last election in Chittagong was held on June 17, 2010.
Meanwhile, the polling has started. No untoward incident has been reported so far. There is interest among voters. Therefore, it is expected that a large number of voters will decide on the election of their mayor and city councilors.
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