Independent candidates

File photo of Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader. Photo: UNB
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Fielding independents was a strategic move for election win: Quader

As the opposition party boycotted the election, a new strategy became necessary [to secure victory], he said

Law Minister Anisul Huq is talking to reporters in the Motorstand area of Brahmanbaria's Akhaura upazila on Monday (8 January). Photo: Azizul Sanchay
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We have to wait to decide if independents become opposition: Law minister

Clockwise: Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal’s Hasanul Haque Inu, Krishak Sramik Janata League’s Quader Siddiqi, State Minister for Civil Aviation Mahbub Ali, and Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman Anwar Hossain Manju.
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Heavyweights' surprise defeat to independents

A tale of two symbols: Independents prefer 'eagle'; 'truck' to challenge party giants
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A tale of two symbols: Independents prefer 'eagle'; 'truck' to challenge party giants

JS polls: 58% of cancelled nominations are independent candidates
Bangladesh

JS polls: 58% of cancelled nominations are independent candidates

12 nominations cancelled in one Bogura constituency
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12 nominations cancelled in one Bogura constituency

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Record 16 independents file for Bogura-7, traditional seat of Khaleda Zia

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Bangladesh

Record 747 independent candidates submit nominations to contest in 12th JS polls

'Independents' put AL grassroots in a dilemma
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'Independents' put AL grassroots in a dilemma

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud talks to reporters after submitting his nomination paper at Chattogram deputy commissioner office on Wednesday (29 November). Photo: BSS
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AL independent candidates must abide by party discipline: Hasan

Obaidul Quader speaking at a press conference. Photo: Facebook.
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AL leaders cannot randomly become independent candidates: Quader

A file photo of Election Commission building. Photo: Collected
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MPs don't have to resign to contest as independent candidates: EC

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Fifth phase UP polls: Independent candidates rule the scoreboard