Seventy-two of them are aspirants of the ruling Awami League and BNP – 36 each. Awami League, seeking a third consecutive term in office, has warned that renegade candidates will be expelled from the party for life. BNP’s participation in the December 30 election will make it challenging for the Awami League to retain the Bagerhat seats. Bagerhat voters and political activists say they want the parties to pick candidates who have kept in touch with locals. List of prominent Awami League and BNP candidates

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 19, 2018 06:11 UTC