The prospective Awami League candidates in this term’s upazila election are – Adv Basin, Upazila Awami League President Ulhachig Marma and Sadar Union Parishad Chairman Shoymong Marma. In the last election, Alikadam upazila Awami League candidate Jamal Uddin lost to BNP candidate Abul Kalam. From the Thanchi upazila, Awami League candidate Thoahla Mong Marma lost to independent candidate Kalhaching. In Rowangchhari, Awami League Chalha Mong Marma lost to JSS candidate Kaeba Mong Marma in the previous upazila election. According to the law, upazila elections must be held during the last six months before the end of the term of the existing upazila councils.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 05, 2019 16:41 UTC