DHAKA, MAR 30 (V7N) - The National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced its mayoral candidates for five of the country’s 12 city corporations ahead of the upcoming local government elections.

The announcement came at a press conference held at the party’s central office in Banglamotor on Sunday night. NCP Convener and Chief Whip of the Opposition in Parliament Nahid Islam formally unveiled the list of candidates.

According to the party, Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, NCP spokesperson, will contest for mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation, while Senior Joint Convener Ariful Islam Adeeb has been nominated for Dhaka North City Corporation.

For other city corporations, Advocate Tarikul Islam, Convener of NCP Jubo Shakti, has been nominated for Cumilla City Corporation. Advocate Md Abdur Rahman Afzal will contest in Sylhet City Corporation, while Md Mobasswer Ali has been nominated for Rajshahi City Corporation.

The party said it plans to announce candidates for the remaining seven city corporations by April as part of its broader election strategy.

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