What makes it different from the last DNCC polls is the absence of strong candidates. A public holiday has been announced in DNCC areas so that all voters can exercise their voting rights. Students residing in hostels or residences for study purposes will be exempt from the directives concerning leaving election areas” the RO said. Filling a voidThe DNCC mayoral post fell vacant with the death of Annisul Huq on November 30, 2017. According to the schedule declared by the Election Commission, the by-polls for the DNCC mayoral post were supposed to be held on February 26 last year.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 26, 2019 17:48 UTC