The Awami League has fielded its candidates in these seats as well, but central leaders hinted at leaving one of these to Menon. Workers Party General Secretary Tipu Sultan was the 14-Party candidate for Barishal-3 in the last general election, but lost to the Jatiya Party candidate Golam Kibria Tipu. Babuganj Upazila Awami League President Sardar Khaled Hossain has won the party’s ticket to contest for the Barishal-3 seat this time. “You’ll know after the 14-Party meeting tomorrow (Monday),” said Kazi Zafarullah, a presidium member of the Awami League and co-chairman of the party’s election management committee. Amir Hossain Amu, coordinator of the alliance, told http://bdnews24.com that Awami League President Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will chair the meeting at the Ganabhaban on Monday evening.

Source: bd News24 December 03, 2023 21:05 UTC