A total of 37 candidates, including one mayoral candidate, withdrew from the Gazipur City Corporation election on Monday, the last day of withdrawal of candidature.
Out of the nine valid candidates for the post of mayor, one has withdrawn – Abdullah Al Mamun, a former member of Awami League sub-committee on forest and environment affairs. He intended to run for mayor as an independent candidate.
Abdullah Al Mamun said, "I have withdrawn my candidacy to support the Awami League nominated candidate after discussing with the party's election committee and senior leaders."
Besides, 36 people have withdrawn their candidature for the post of general councillor, Gazipur City Corporation Election Returning Officer Md Faridul Islam confirmed the news.
However, none of the reserved councilors withdrew.
Now, a total of 8 candidates will compete for the post of mayor, 239 candidates for the post of general councilor and 77 candidates for the post of reserved councilor will compete in the Gazipur City Corporation election.
Earlier on 30 April, twelve candidates submitted nominations for the post of mayor in the Gazipur City Corporation elections. Among them, nomination papers of three candidates including suspended Gazipur mayor Mohammad Jahangir Alam were cancelled.
Out of the 289 nomination papers submitted for councillor posts in 57 wards, 272 nomination papers were declared valid.
According to the Gazipur City Corporation Elections schedule, electoral symbols will be allocated today and the election will be held on 25 May.
