File Photo of Musician Shafin Ahmed with Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad | FacebookJatiya Party on Wednesday had picked popular singer Shafin to contest the by-electionPopular rock musician Shafin Ahmed got his candidacy back for the by-polls to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC). During the hearing, officials from the election commission and the bank were present at the Dhaka Divisional Commissioner Office. “It is absolutely encouraging news for me as I can focus and get ready for the campaign,” said Shafin in excitement. During the scrutiny, DNCC by-polls Returning Officer, Md Abul Kashem, cancelled Shafin's nomination paper for loan default. Jatiya Party on Wednesday had picked popular singer Shafin to contest the by-election.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 06, 2019 15:45 UTC