Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- The run-up to elections to the city corporations of Dhaka North and South has started spreading heat amid a spell of cold in mid-Poush, the first month of winter on Bangla calendar.

The deadline for nomination submission ends on the eve of the New Year on Tuesday.

The collection of nomination forms by mayor candidates of the Awami League, BNP, Jatiya Party and other parties, and enthusiasm of the councillor aspirants have brought an air of voting.

The hopefuls and their supporters are crowding the offices of the parties and the returning officers.

The Election Commission will allot the election logos to the candidates on Jan 10 after scrutiny of their nominations on Jan 2. The deadline for nomination withdrawal is Ja...