Staff Rporter :
Awami League (AL) Mayor candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) election Atiqul Islam has vowed if he is re-elected, he will eradicate the dengue menace and adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards illicit casino business.
He said it while talking to reporters after submitting nomination forms at the EC’s Agargaon office on Tuesday.
He said, “I will strive to eradicate dengue from the DNCC area with the cooperation of everyone if elected again.” Atiqul said also, “Councillors who are involved in the casino business will not be tolerated.”
He said, “I believe this election will be fair. The reality is that one will win and another will lose.” The DNCC Mayor candidate said, “We will win by the votes of the people. The boat has no back gear. I am optimistic of my victory. It is mine.”
The Awami League has picked up Atiqul Islam and Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh as its mayor candidates to contest in the Dhaka two City Corporations elections.
