Contesting Narayanganj city polls: BNP removes Khaleda’s adviser Taimur

BNP has removed its Chairperson Khaleda Zia's adviser Taimur Alam Khandakar, who is contesting Narayanganj City Corporation election as an independent candidate.

The development was confirmed in a press release signed by BNP Senior Joint General Secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday.

Earlier on December 26, Taimur Alam was withdrawn from the convener post of Narayanganj district unit of BNP. 

Manirul Islam Robi, joint convener of Narayanganj district unit of BNP, was appointed as acting convener by the party.

When contacted, Taimur Alam said, "I thank my party chairperson for this decision."

"I don't have a guardian at this moment. My people and I are my guardian. I will contest this (Narayanganj) election no matter what," he added.

Acting Convener Manirul told our Narayanganj correspondent that BNP is not contesting the Narayanganj City Corporation election under the present government.