<div><b><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Awami League-nominated candidate for Magura-1, superstar cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, sought all-out support from all for the development of the constituency.</span><br></b></div><div><br></div><div>Shakib is busy with election campaign organised by the local unit of Awami League.</div><div><br></div><div>He was seen seeking votes from local voters while visiting villages, unions and areas under the constituency that includes Atharokada, Raghabdair, Moghi union in Sadar upazila.</div><div><br></div><div>Massive crowds turned out to see the cricketer while some greeted Shakib with flowers.</div><div><br></div><div>He also urged people to exercise their franchise at the polling stations on January 7.</div><div><br></div><div>Magura Returning officer Abu Naser Beg said some 3,99,615 people — 2,00,707 males and 1,98,907 females — are scheduled to exercise their franchise under Magura-1 (Magura-Sripur) constituency.</div><div><br></div><div>Necessary training was provided to the election officials and staff, he said.</div><div><br></div><div>Shakib submitted his nomination paper at the office of District Commissioner and District Returning Officer Mohammed Abu Naser Beg in Magura on November 30.</div><div><br></div><div>Shakib will contest the parliamentary election for the first time. - UNB</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>