DHAKA: The two-day election to Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has begun on Wednesday (Mar 13) morning in a peaceful manner.

The lawyers were seen balloting in queue at the SCBA auditorium building to elect their representatives in 14 executive posts, including president and secretary.

First day’s voting started after 10:00am and will continue till 5:00pm. 

SCBA election is being hold under supervision of a sub committee for election, headed by AY Moshiuzzaman.

The key contest will be held between candidates from the ruling Awami League-backed white panel and the BNP-backed blue panel.

Advocate AM Aminuddin, a former secretary of SCBA, and Advocate Md Abdun Nur Dulal from Bangabandhu Awami Ainjibi Parishad (White Panel) are vying in the posts of president and secretary respectively.

Advocate AJ Mohammad Ali, a former SCBA president, and its incumbent secretary Barrister AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon from Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Oikya (Blue Panel) are contesting in the posts of president and secretary.     

BDST: 1250 HRS, MAR 13, 2019
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