Bangladesh national cricket team captain Shakib Al Hasan wants to participate in the 12th parliamentary elections from Awami League. The constituencies where Shakib wants to stand include his district Magura-1 and Magura-2 as well as Dhaka-10. Central Awami League member Shahab Uddin Faraji in charge of Dhaka division and Mustafizur Rahman Mustaq, member of central Awami League subcommittee in charge of Khulna division confirmed this information in the form distribution and submission process. The two leaders confirmed this and said that a relative had collected forms three on behalf of Shakib. Even before the 2018 11th parliamentary elections, Awami League's general secretary Obaidul Quader said Shakib will submit the nomination form.

Source: bd News24 November 19, 2023 00:06 UTC