Awami League mayor candidate Azmat Ullah Khan got 15,672 votes less than his rival in two thanas under Gazipur-2 constituency, and it eventually led to his defeat by 16,197 votes.

Two days after his suspension, the High Court yesterday cleared the way for BNP-backed Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) Mayor MA Mannan to resume his duties.

Gazipur Mayor MA Mannan rejoined office on June 18 after fighting legal battles for about two and a half years.