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He collected his nomination paper on Friday accompanied by BNP’s Vice-Chairman Abdullah Al Noman.
“I’ve joined the fray for mayor’s office on behalf of ‘Chittagong Unnayan Andolan’ (development movement) and am supported by the BNP,” he told reporters.
Alam became mayor in 2010 defeating Awami League-backed ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury, his mentor.
“I’m grateful to the people for their cooperation during my five years in office,” he said. “They’ll be the judge.”
He handed over charges to Panel Mayor-1 Mohammad Hasan before collecting nomination.