Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Awami League on Saturday picked former BGMEA president Atiqul Islam to contest the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayoral by-election.

The ruling party also nominated Syed Zakia Nur Lipi, sister of former AL general secretary Syed Ashraful Islam, to vie for the Kishoreganj-1 by-election.

The decisions were taken at a joint meeting of AL Parliamentary Board (ALPB) and AL Local Government Nomination Board meeting.

AL President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina chaired the meeting held at her official residence Ganobhaban.

AL General Secretary Obaidul Kader informed reporters about the decisions of the party after the meeting.

The by-elections to the vacant DNCC mayoral post and Kishoreganj-1 constituency will be h...