Faridpur-1 AL candidate fined Tk 20,000 for violating electoral code of conduct

A mobile court on Tuesday fined Awami League presidium member and the party‍‍`s Faridpur-1 constituency candidate Abdur Rahman for violating the electoral code of conduct.

A mobile court led by Executive Magistrate Md Khairuzzaman slapped the fine for "decorating the election camp and boat symbol with lights at night" at Shibpur Rail Gate in Boalmari upazila.

AL-backed candidate Abdur Rahman, independent candidate Arifur Rahman Dolon, BNM candidate Md Abu Zafar, Jatiya Party candidate Akteruzzaman, and Supreme Party candidate Nur Islam Shikdar are contesting the polls under the Faridpur-1 constituency.