The others include farmers, lawyers, teachers, contractors and physicians, according to their affidavits published by the Election Commission on its website ahead of Monday’s elections. The EC published affidavits of 82 out of 90 candidates in the phase. The voting in the first phase in 24 municipalities will continue through electronic machines from 8 am to 4 pm Monday. More than 1,000 candidates are vying for the posts of mayor and councillor in the first phase. The Awami League and the BNP have nominated mayoral candidates in all municipalities.

Source: bd News24 December 26, 2020 13:30 UTC