, Jan. 20 -- A total of 27 candidates, both party-backed and independent, out of 162 have withdrawn their candidatures in the 20 constituencies of Dhaka district ahead of the 13th parliament election scheduled for February 12.

They withdrew their candidacies at the offices of three returning officers - Dhaka Divisional Commissioner, Dhaka Deputy Commissioner and Dhaka Regional Election Officer-in the capital, within 5pm on Tuesday, the stipulated time to quit the election.

Of the total withdrawals, 21 candidates submitted their withdrawal applications at the office of Dhaka Divisional Commissioner (who is the returning officer for 13 constituencies).

Besides, four candidates withdrew their candidacies at the office of Dhaka Deputy Comm...