Woman vice chairman candidate still missing in Brahmanbaria

Preeti Khandaker, a woman vice chairman candidate in Bijoynagar upazila of Brahmanbaria, has not been rescued after 30 hours of her reportedly missing while campaigning for votes.

Preeti Khandaker’s husband, Masud Khandaker filed a GD with Bijoynagar Thana.

He also filed a petition to District Returning Officer in this regard on Wednesday (May 29).

According to the petition, 35-year-old Preeti Khandaker went from Harashpur union in Bijoynagar upazila during election campaigning on May 28 but hasn't returned since.

Bijoynagar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Asadul Islam said efforts are underway to locate her and bring her back safely.
The Bijoynagar upazila parishad election is scheduled for 5 June. 

Preeti has been contesting for the vice chairman post under the ‘lotus’ symbol. Three other women candidates are also competing for the post.