Five mayoral contenders will contest the by-polls to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) after Jatiya Ganatantrik Andolan candidate Bobby Hajjaj quit the electoral race. Hajjaj withdrew his candidature within the stipulated time that expired yesterday, said RO Abul Kashem. The remaining candidates are - AL’s AtiqulIslam, JP’s Shafin Ahmed, NPP's Anisur Rahman Dewan, PDP's Shahin Khan and independent contender Mohammad Abdur Rahim.

The by-elections to the vacant mayoral post will be held on February 28. Besides, by-polls to councillor posts of 36 new wards - 18 in DNCC and as many in Dhaka South City Corporation - will be held on the same day.