They also conducted a symbolic cleanliness drive in front of the Shooting Club at Gulshan on Saturday.

Actors ATM Shamsuzzaman, Ramendu Majumdar, Piyush Bandopadhyay, Shahidul Alam Sachchu and actresses Tarana Halim, Sharmili Ahmed and Tamalika Karmakar were among those who campaigned for the Awami League-backed candidate.

Huq’s poll planks include the promise to keep the city clean.

“If people see those they love cleaning their neighbourhoods, they will follow them to keep the city clean,” Huq said.

“Those who speak in support of the Liberation War are the real citizens of Bangladesh. When these people seek votes on my behalf, naturally I will get more votes,” he added.

He campaigned at Mirpur in the morning.