Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Voters in Dhaka-8 believe the contest between BNP leader Mirza Abbas and National Citizen Party (NCP) candidate Nasiruddin Patwary may prove as uneven as their age gap.

Many argue Abbas, the candidate for the BNP's Sheaf of Paddy, is a son of the constituency, well-known and familiar to residents.

Patwary, by contrast, is seen as an outsider with limited recognition.

Patwary himself has described the election as "unequal", citing the absence of a level playing field and the influence of illegal arms and money, though he continues campaigning actively.

Dhaka-8 is one of the capital's most talked-about constituencies, covering key areas including Motijheel, Paltan, Shahbagh, Shahjahanpur and Ramna.

The seat also drew a...