 The Election Commission (EC) has accepted a good number of nominations filed by mayoral and councillor aspirants having criminal records.
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A few of them have even been convicted by local courts. Out on bail granted by the High Court, they are now seeking re-election on full throttle. Most of the contenders in question are incumbent ward heelers commissioners belonging to Awami League (AL) and BNP. The commission will unveil a final list of contestants after July 13, the last date for withdrawing nominations in the August 4 polls to four city corporations. |