Dhaka, Dec. 16 -- A BNP candidate has announced his withdrawal from the election in the Narayanganj-5 constituency, citing concerns over his personal and family security.

Masuduzzaman, the BNP-nominated candidate for the seat comprising Narayanganj Sadar and Bandar Upazilas, made the announcement at a media briefing at the Narayanganj Press Club on Tuesday afternoon.

He said his family had been worried about security since he declared his candidacy, adding that their concerns deepened following the shooting of Inqilab Moncho leader Osman Sharif Hadi in Dhaka last week.

"Since announcing my candidacy, my family members have been worried about our safety. After the shooting of Osman Hadi in Dhaka, they became even more frightened," Masud...