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The Awami League has named Bangladesh cricket superstar Shakib Al Hasan as its candidate for the Magura-1 parliamentary seat in the upcoming national elections.
Meanwhile, Dhallywood actor Ferdous Ahmed is set to contest the elections from Dhaka-10 under the ruling party's 'boat' symbol.
Former Bangladesh cricket captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza will also run for re-election from the Narail-2 constituency as a ruling party candidate.
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader announced their nominations at a media briefing on Sunday.
Following the announcement of the schedule for the Jan 7 elections, all-rounder Shakib bought Awami League nomination forms for three constituencies -- Dhaka-10, Magura-1 and Magura-2.
Meanwhile, Ferdous, who has become increasingly active in politics, collected nomination forms for the Dhaka-10 and Dhaka-18. Businessman Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin is the incumbent of the Dhaka-10 seat.