DHAKA, April 09, 2023 (BSS) - The ruling Awami League (AL) today started distribution of nomination forms among the aspirants for contesting in the forthcoming elections to five city corporations. 

AL deputy office secretary Sayem Khan started distribution of application forms this morning which will continue till April 12 at AL president Sheikh Hasina's political office in the city's Dhanmondi area.

On the first day today, AL organizing secretary SM Kamal Hossain collected nomination form on behalf of existing Mayor of Khulna City Corporation (KUC) Talukder Abdul Khaleque. 

As per the Election Commission's (EC) schedule, Gazipur City Corporation polls will be held on May 25, Khulna and Barishal City Corporations on June 12 and Rajshahi and Sylhet City Corporations polls will be held on June 21.

Besides, distribution of party nomination forms has also began today for the chairman post of Tarakanda upazila of Mymensingh district and mayoral posts in five municipalities (Pourasava) - Coz's Bazar Sadar, Araihazar of Narayanganj, Gopaldi, Talora of Bogura and Basail of Tangail. 

The nomination seekers have been asked to submit nomination papers between 11am and 4 pm every day from today to April 12 maintaining proper health rules.
 
Nomination seekers have been requested to carry a photocopy of national identity card for collecting application forms.