BNP candidate for N'ganj-5 quits election race

BNP candidate for the Narayanganj-5 constituency (Sadar-Bandar), Masuduzzaman Masud, has withdrawn his candidacy from the 13th parliamentary election, citing concerns over personal and family security.

Masud announced this at a view exchange with journalists at Narayanganj Press Club on Tuesday afternoon, December 16.

“Actually, I will not contest the elections. I had to make this decision due to personal and surrounding circumstances, he said in reply to a query from the reporters.

“My family members are afraid of me and do not want me to compete in the elections. Besides, there are some security issues which I cannot describe,” Masud added. 

The BNP leader also said, “The entire environment is negative. Considering everything, I have decided to pull out of the election race.”

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