Awami League’s Cumilla city unit backs Bahar’s daughter in mayoral race

Leaders of Cumilla metropolitan unit of ruling Awami League have announced their support for Tahseen Bahar Shuchona, the daughter of Awami League MP AKM Bahauddin Bahar, as a mayoral candidate in upcoming Cumilla City Corporation election.

The announcement was made during an emergency extended meeting of the unit at the city’s Shilpakala Academy auditorium on Thursday night, reports bdnews24.com.

In the meeting led by Bahar, the city’s AL president, several leaders withdrew from contesting the election and supported Shuchona, the organising secretary of the metropolitan Awami League.

However, two-time city mayor and expelled BNP leader Monirul Haque Sakku and Swechchha Sebak Dal expelled leader Nizam Uddin Kaiser are also contesting the election.

Shuchona expressed her gratitude for the support and emphasised the importance of unity for a successful campaign ahead.

"I am moved. I seek everyone's love and cooperation going forward. Unity in action is key to our victory. Like my father, I aspire to be there for everyone."

She pledged to work together with the city’s residents to build a modern city corporation, saying, "The people of Cumilla have consistently trusted us, and I am confident they will continue to do so."