Mahmudul says he is wearing the bulletproof vest for safety reasons. Incumbent MP Mostafizur Rahman is contesting the seat as the Awami League candidate, while Zafrul Islam Chowdhury, president of the south wing of the district BNP, is the BNP candidate. Jatiya Party, an ally of the Grand Alliance, has chosen Mahmudul Islam, the former city mayor. Both Mahmudul and Mostafizur are claiming to be the nominees from the Grand Alliance during their campaign. “The Awami League campaigners have shot at my home, which is why I have been wearing a bulletproof jacket during my election campaign,” Mahmudul said.

Source: bd News24 December 27, 2018 09:11 UTC