The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today quizzed Zahangir Alam, the suspended Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) mayor, regarding the multiple allegations of corruption filed against him

Development activities carried out by suspended Gazipur mayor Zahangir Alam, his close ties with the local Awami League leaders and activists and the voters’ sympathy for him were the main reasons for his mother’s victory in the mayoral polls, said voters.

Azmat Ullah Khan’s defeat to a 62-year-old woman with no political background has dealt the Awami League a major blow, sending a message to the ruling party about rifts in its grassroots.

Zahangir’s charisma paid off and got his mother to the mayor’s office.

It must also ensure fair campaign in the lead-up to elections

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has rescheduled the date for quizzing suspended Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) mayor Zahangir Alam

Suspended Gazipur mayor Zahangir Alam yesterday said a certain quarter was using the Anti-Corruption Commission to harass him during the final moments of his mother’s election campaign.

Zahangir’s mother, who has never been in politics, is contesting for the mayoral post.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today declined to comment on former Gazipur City AL General Secretary Zahangir Alam's actions surrounding the Gazipur city polls until the party takes a decision in this regard.

The Awami League mayor candidate in the May 25 Gazipur city polls, Azamat Ullah Khan, will not have to face any party rebels as the lone dissident runner withdrew yesterday.