Bangladesh, Nov. 28 -- After much speculation finally Aushkandi union parishad polls in Habiganj was held on Sunday with spontaneous participation of voters.

Awami League-backed candidate Delwar Hossain won the election for Chairman post with huge difference of 6,800 votes. Meanwhile, 3,300 votes were cast for the closest contender, independent candidate Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury.

Some 20,000 people were eligible to cast their ballots in the UP polls this year.

Until Wednesday, Aushkandi locals were in a dilemma whether the polls will be held on time over a legal dispute on the inclusion of Dwigor Brahman village in the union.

A writ petition was filed in the High Court (HC) in this regard followed by an application sent to the secre...