The controversy began around the elections to the 12th National Assembly. One by one, stars are buying nomination papers for the Awami League. After Mahia Mahi, film actors Masum Parvez Rubel, Shakeel Khan and television actor Siddiqur Rahman Siddique have joined the list.
While ‘Ladaku’ hero Rubel and actor Siddique picked up their nomination papers yesterday, Shakeel Khan picked them up on the afternoon of November 19.
Shakeel bought the nomination for the election from Bagerhat 3 seat. He said, “I have been in Awami League politics since the beginning.” I have always stood by the people of Rampal and Mongla in their happiness and suffering. They want to see me as an MP.
Siddique bought nomination papers from Tangail-1 and Dhaka-17 constituencies. Earlier, he had secured nomination for the Dhaka-17 by-election. Siddique said, “I have always tried to be with people.”
Masum Parvez Rubel bought the nomination paper for Barisal-3 seat. Yesterday, he appeared at the Awami League office and said that he had bought the nomination papers.