2008 Barishal City Corporation election explained

Election Name:2008 Barishal mayoral election
Country:Bangladesh
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2002 Barishal City Corporation election
Previous Year:2002
Next Election:2013 Barishal City Corporation election
Next Year:2013
Election Date:8 May 2008
Nominee1:Shawkat Hossain Hiron
Party1:Awami League
Popular Vote1:46,795
Nominee2:Sharfuddin Ahmed Santu
Party2:Progressive Democratic Party (Bangladesh)
Popular Vote2:46,208
Nominee3:Ahsan Habib Kamal
Party3:Bangladesh Nationalist Party
Popular Vote3:26,416
Mayor
Before Election:Awlad Hossain Dilu
Before Party:Bangladesh Nationalist Party
After Election:Shawkat Hossain Hiron
After Party:Awami League

The 2008 Barishal City Corporation election was an election in Barisal, Bangladesh, held on 8 May 2008 to elect the next Mayor of Barisal. Shawkat Hossain Hiron elected as second mayor of the Barishal City Corporation in May 2008.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Awami Leagues sweeps to victory in local elections. 8 May 2008. 2 May 2023.
  2. Web site: 2008-08-05. AL candidates rule city polls. 2021-04-21. The Daily Star. en.