Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Senior Joint Member Secretary Dr Tasnim Jara announced her decision to contest the national election from the Dhaka-9 constituency as an independent candidate.

In a post on her verified Facebook page on Saturday, Tasnim Jara addressed residents of Khilgaon, Sabujbagh and Mugda, saying she was born and raised in Khilgaon and had dreamed of entering parliament under the banner of a political party to serve her constituency and the country.

"However, considering the practical realities, I have decided not to contest the election as a candidate of any particular party or alliance," she wrote.

She said she remained committed to her promise to people to work for a new political culture and she w...