Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Khokon is staying away from campaigning for Taposh because he is barred by law to do so before the end of his tenure, the ruling party candidate says.

Taposh was speaking to reporters before beginning a campaign at Old Dhaka on Tuesday.

"He [Khokon] is still serving as mayor. So, we do not expect any direct cooperation from him in violation of the election rules. But he is always supporting me," he said.

"He might have been hurt a little bit for not being nominated. But the Awami League has always remained united as a team. The leaders and activists of all levels have held the election ground through spontaneous campaigns," Taposh said.

An old Dhaka native, Khokon was elected mayor with the backing of the Awami Leagu...