Awami League's mayoral candidate in the Rajshahi City Corporation polls, AHM Khairuzzaman Liton said Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) would have benefitted if they had participated in the elections.
"If BNP participated in the elections, they would have gained insight into the public opinion regarding their support," he told reporters after casting his vote at the Rahshahi Satellite Town High School polling centre at around 9:25amon Wednesday (21 June).
Khairuzzaman Liton said, he is 100% optimistic about winning.
"At least 60% will vote. Voters will vote for me to continue the trend of development," he added.
Khairuzzaman Liton, in response to the question of whether he is uncomfortable with the election environment, said that the polls are being held in a fair and orderly manner.
Rajshahi polls: BNP would have benefited from contesting in election, says AL's Khairuzzaman
