Awami League mayor candidate Azmat Ullah Khan got 15,672 votes less than his rival in two thanas under Gazipur-2 constituency, and it eventually led to his defeat by 16,197 votes.

Independent candidate of Gazipur City Corporation polls Zaida Khatun is hopeful of winning the election and has requested voters to come to the polling centres to vote for her electoral symbol table ghori.

As the Gazipur City Corporation election on May 25 approaches, the campaign trail is heating up with last-minute promotions. Adding a touch of glamour to the campaigns, several renowned Dhallywood stars have been seen in Gazipur, rallying for votes, supporting the Awami League candidate.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today trashes BNP's allegation of vote rigging in the Gazipur City Corporation election and asks the party to show facts and documents in support of its allegation.