RAJSHAHI, Nov 10: Six candidates submitted nomination papers for the by-election in Ra jshahi-5 constituency.

The candidates are Dr Mohammad Alauddin of Awami League. Prof. Abdur Razzaque of Jatiya Party (M-M). Nurul Islam Master of JSD. Siddiqur Rahman of NAP (Bhasani). Azizul Alam (Independent). Yar Mohammad (Independent) and Abdul Gafur of Jatiya Party (Ershad).

None from the BNP. Jamaat-e-Islami and Islam! Oikya jote submitted nomination papers.

The seat fell vacant after Dr Mohammad Alauddin. elected on BNP ticket in the last general elections. Joined the Awami League government defying party decision. Dr Alauddin lost his seat on October 11 on charges of violation of the Constitution. He secured the ruling party’s ticket yesterday for contesting the by-election.

He submitted his nomination paper at Charghat and two others at Bagha thana election office