The BNP has finalized candidates in 242 constituencies while left the remaining for Jatiya Oikya Front and the 20-party Alliance. Meanwhile, in the 20-party Alliance, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) got 5 seats, Jamiat e Ulama e Islam Bangladesh 3, Khelafat Mojlish and Jatiya Party (Kazi Zafar) two each while one each for Bangladesh Kalyan Party, Jatiya Party (BJP), NPP, PPB and Labour Party. The new faces, according to BNP leaders, were chosen based on their capability. BNP declared their first spell of 206 final candidate list on Friday night. Failing to get final nomination might make them frustrated.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 09, 2018 13:41 UTC