Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman has announced his intention to contest the next national election from the Jhenaidah-1 (Shailkupa) constituency as a candidate under the BNP's Paddy Sheaf symbol.

He made the revelation at a media briefing at his office on Wednesday, following the appeal hearing on restoring the caretaker government system.

When asked whether he would run as a candidate from his birthplace, Asaduzzaman replied: "I will contest the election. I have sought a nomination there (Shailkupa). I will run."

Following the political changeover, Supreme Court lawyer Md Asaduzzaman was appointed as the state's chief law officer on Aug 8, 2024. He is also the BNP's Central Executive Committee's human rights secretary ...