File photo of Jatiya Party Chairman Hussain Muhammad Ershad CollectedThe Jatiya Party chairman is yet to join his campaign for the general electionJatiya Party (JaPa) Chairman HM Ershad has returned home from Singapore after undergoing regular medical check-up – three days before the 11th general election. Ershad, who is contesting the polls – due on Sunday – from Dhaka 17 and Rangpur 3 constituencies, has been in Singapore for the last two weeks. Also Read- Time running out for electioneering, Ershad nowhere to be seenBecause of that, the former military dictator was unable to campaign – either for himself or JaPa candidates – demoralizing party leaders and activists. Earlier, party leaders had said that even after Ershad returned, he would not be able to campaign much as his physical condition is not good, reported UNB. Like he did before the 2014 general polls, Ershad has allied his party with the ruling Awami League-led Grand Alliance.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 26, 2018 15:33 UTC