The nomination papers of four mayoral candidates for Barishal City Corporation (BCC) polls have been declared invalid while those of six others valid after verification on Thursday (May 18).

According to returning officer Humayun Kabir, nominations of four candidates were rejected due to lack of valid documents.

The independent candidates whose nominations were declared invalid are: Lutful Kabir, Syed Ishaq Mohammad Abul Khair, Asaduzzaman and Nesaruddin.

The candidates, whose nominations are valid, are: Abul Khair Abdullah of Awami League, Iqbal Hossain Taposh of Jatiya Party, Mufti Syed Mohammad Faizul Karim of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, Mizanur Rahman Bachchu of Zaker Party, and independent candidates Kamrul Ahsan and Ali Hossain.

As per schedule, voting for Barishal city polls will be held on June 12. 

BDST: 1404 HRS, MAY 18, 2023
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