Election in chittagong city corporation are due to be held in just three days time. The election is also having its impact in the national politics of Bangladesh.Analysts feel that this election is likely to be an important factor in the politics of near future days. The two major candidates for the post of Mayor A B M Mohiuddin Chowdhury from Awami League, under the banner of Nagorik ( Citizens’) Forum and Mir Muhammad Nasiruddin , from the ruling four party alliance have accused each other on different counts. Mohiuddin Chowdhury alleges that his supporters are being harassed and intimidated by BNP –led four party alliance and their supporters. Mir Nasir has dismissed these allegations and says that Mohiuddin has been threatening the voters. Prominent political leaders of both the parties and their alliances have been taking part in the campaign and despite allegations people think that election would be peaceful and both the candidates are confident of their victory.
