Tabith alleges obstructions in campaign

Regardless of how enthusiastic a campaigning mayor aspirant is, some dwellers of Adabor remain sceptical about promises of a clean and beautiful neighbourhood.

Following the visit of Dhaka North City Corporation mayor candidate Tabith Awal yesterday, this correspondent met some voters, who think they will have to live with the same smelly gutters and mosquito bites, no matter who is running the administration.
"I wonder if he would ever set his foot in this neighbourhood again, if elected mayor," said an Adabor shopkeeper, Kaisar.

The BNP-endorsed candidate along with several hundred supporters arrived at Shyamoli around 11:00am and started marching into the alleyways. 

Tabith distributed leaflets and talked to pedestrians, commuters and shopkeepers asking for their "blessings" for his electoral symbol "bus."

However, Iftekhar Hossain, a university student and resident of Japan Garden City, was a little hopeful about the election. "The candidates are young and seem less corrupt than typical politicians. They may actually do something for the city," he said.
Tabith said, "I face many hurdles when I  campaign for myself. My posters and banners are often torn to pieces. Also not all mayor candidates are treated equally by the authorities."