Abrar Hussain of DOT
The Election Commission yesterday allocated symbols among candidates vying for the mayoral position in the by-polls to Dhaka North City Corporation, reported New Age.
Atiqul Islam of Awami League received the ‘Boat’ symbol while Jatiya Party mayoral aspirant Shafin Ahmed was allocated ‘Plough’ symbol. Independent candidate Abdur Rahim was given ‘Table Clock’, National People’s Party’s Anisur Rahman Mango’ and Progressive Democratic Party’s Shahin Khan received ‘Tiger’ symbol.
With the allocation of symbols complete, aspirants then began their electioneering officially yesterday, according to DNCC Election Returning Officer Abul Kashem.
As per the election schedule, candidates will be able to continue their campaign till February 26 12am.
Officer Kashem requested all the candidates to follow the electoral code of conduct during their campaign.