DHAKA, Jan 15, 2020 (BSS) – Awami League (AL)’s mayoral candidate for the
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Atiqul Islam today urged city-dwellers to
cast their votes in favour of ‘Boat’, the electoral symbol of AL, for
continuing the ongoing development.
“I am urging you (voters) to cast your votes for ‘Boat’ in the upcoming
city corporations polls slated for January 30 to continue the ongoing
development to build a modern, livable and dynamic Dhaka city in the days to
come,” he said.
He came up with the call while addressing a meeting before conducting his
electoral campaign in front of Al Razi Hospital in city’s Farmgate area.
Atiqul hoped that the city corporations polls will be held in a free, fair
and transparent manner and the city people will votes for ‘Boat’ to make the
present AL government more strengthen.
Reminding the voters about the Awami League’s development endeavours, he
said, “If I am elected, I will present you a modern and smart city. We have
more challenges ahead and I will face those challenges along with you. At
first, I will take an initiative to make the city free from traffic jam.”
He sought cooperation of people to make a planned Dhaka city.
He hoped that Dhaka would be developed and modernized further, utilizing
his wisdom, experience and courage.
Later, the mayoral candidate conducted his campaign in Holy Cross School,
Chapra Mosque, Lukas Rail Gate, Nabisco, Kunipara Begunbari and Tejgaon
areas.
Leaders and activists of AL, Jubo League and Chhatra League accompanied
Atiqul during the campaign.