Annisul Huq says he is not Awami League-backed candidate, only has Hasina’s support
“I am not a ruling party candidate, nor a party candidate. But they have given me their support,” he said to journalists at the office of returning officer for Dhaka North on Sunday after filing the nomination papers.
Annisul, Kabori and Pintu pick up nomination papers
Former AL MP and actress Sarah Begum Kabori, despite not receiving her party’s nod, claimed to have had the nomination form picked up.
AL nominates Annisul Huq, Sayeed Khokon as DCC mayor candidates
Top Ganabhaban sources told bdnews24.com about the nomination of former BGMEA chief Huq and former Dhaka mayor Mohammad Hanif’s son Khokon. When contacted, Khokon told bdnews24.com that he went to the Ganabhaban to respond to a call by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Annisul Huq: From TV studio to mayoral hot seat – the remarkable rise of a businessman
It was a goodbye that came too early as the curtain came down on the colourful life of the 65-year old former FBCCI president at London’s Wellington Hospital on Thursday. Besides readymade garments trade, the business ventures of the two-time BGMEA president’s Mohammadi Group range from power generation to ICT and real estate.
Empowering mayors
A mayor is said to be the father of a city. Voters show overwhelming support in electing him during mayoral election and pin hope on him thinking that he would sort out the chronic civic problems. But six months into the office, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Annisul Huq has revealed how hollow the term ‘father of the city’ is!
Strong syndicate of 190 bus companies in city: DNCC Mayor
Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Annisul Huq on Saturday said a big syndicate of thousand crores of taka is there behind a large number of bus companies in the capital, reports UNB. “There’s a big syndicate of thousand crores of taka behind this so many bus companies…I can say, for example, that if I’m the proprietor of a bus company and can collect 10 buses from some owners, I’ll get the personal share from the profit of the buses. It’s very tough to break the syndicate,” he said.
Efforts on to fix faulty drainage system: Annisul
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Annisul Huq said poor drainage and sewerage system contribute to the problem of waterlogging in the capital. In an interview with daily sun on Friday, the city father said, “Dhaka city has no good natural drainage. There are some artificial drainpipes but they too are congested.”
Kawran Bazar wholesale market to be shifted to Jatrabari, Gabtoli, hopes Annisul
Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Annisul Huq expressed his hope that the wholesale market of Karwan Bazar would be shifted to Jatrabari and Gabtoli within several months. The DNCC mayor came up with the remarks while talking to reporters near Hasina Market, which was almost fully burnt out due to a devastating fire on Sunday night.
Annisul still sedated as medicines not impacted him: Wife Rubana
North City Corporation Mayor Annisul Huq, who is now being treated in a hospital in central London after falling ill, has been kept sedated as the medicines given so far have failed to make any impact.
IBA wins Battle of Minds
“Battle of Minds is a great opportunity for the young talent who dreams of success in life,” said Annisul Huq, Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation at the Grand Finale of Battle of Minds recently.
