Good for democracy
Amid unprecedented destruction by the recent deluge across the county, people's eyes were fixed on the Gazipur-2 by-election where multi dimensional factors coincided along with the fact that the Awami league for the first time participated in an election under this government. The constituency fell vacant after the heinous killing of a very popular leader of this area, Ahsanullah Master. According to the rule of the constitution, election must be held within 90 days when a constituency falls vacant. People feared a showdown, but the election was held peacefully. People also became de-motivated by the ruling party when Sumon, the key witness o to Ashanullah Master's killing, died in the custody of RAB, which ignited the fury of condemnation .
Actually this victory is a victory of passion and a recognition of the good deeds of the late politician.
We also appreciate the gesture of the defeated four-party alliance candidate who accepted the results without demur.
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