Mayoral candidates of Habiganj Sadar and Shaistaganj municipalities in the district were nominated by Awami League and Bangladesh Nationalist Party for upcoming election, but rebel candidates have become a matter of concern for the both parties.
Sources said Mizanur Rahman, organising secretary of Awami League in Sadar municipality, had got nomination as independent candidate after resigning from the party.
According to local people, Mizanur has a big support and great popularity in the area.
His clean image and reserved vote bank might help him to win the race in the election, they said.
Miznur said: “As a follower of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, I have a great support.”
“I am hopeful that I will win the election,” he said.
Ataur Rahman Selim, Juba League president of the district, was nominated by Awami League for its candidate.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party nominated GK Gawsh, general secretary of the party in the district as their mayoral candidate in the municipality.
Abdul Majid, Juba Dal president of the municipality and rebel candidate of Bangladesh Nationalist Party got nomination in Shaistaganj Municipality as independent candidate.
“I have a great sacrifice for the people and party. Always, I was beside them. So, I think they will vote me,” he said.
On the other hand, Ataur Rahman Masuk, rebel candidate of Awami League got nomination in the municipality as independent candidate.
Masuk said: “Though the party has suspended me, I have support in the area.”
Awami League nominated Salek Mian and Bangladesh Nationalist Party nominated Farid Ahmed Oli as their mayoral candidates in the municipality.