Today, Dhallywood star Mahiya Mahi bought the nomination form for Awami League, as she plans on standing for the role of Member of Parliament (MP) in the Chapai Nawabganj-2 constituency. The actress collected the nomination form from the offices of the President of Bangladesh Awami League, around 3:30 pm today, December 29.

Speaking to The Daily Star, Mahiya Mahi said, "I am already a member of the central committee of Bangabandhu Sangskritik Jote. At the same time, I have already been working for the people of my area and I want to continue to do so in the future. This is why I have decided to stand for the post of MP. I am proud to have been able to buy the nomination form from a party like Awami League. We try to follow in the footsteps of the leader of our nation, our honourable Prime Minister. For a long time, I have working for my constituency on a small scale. Now, I want to do even more. I have cherished the ideologies of Bangabandhu and have been inspired by him to work for my people."

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Mahiya Mahi continued by saying, "Since my husband is involved in Awami League politics, I have been directly inspired by him. It was him that told me that if I want to serve the people on a grand scale, stand with them side by side, then I must stand in the election. Our honourable Prime Minister has done so much work to build a digital Bangladesh."

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"Look at how easily one can file a General Diary (GD) using an app, while sitting at home. She has a vision to build an even better Bangladesh and is continuously striving towards that goal. Seeing her has also inspired me. That is why I bought the nomination form, so that the people of my area do not fall behind," she continued.

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"Our Prime Minister has always liked and supported women's leadership. The first driver of the Metro Rail, that was inaugurated yesterday, was a woman. Following the footsteps of our honourable Prime Minister, I want to have the opportunity to work on a larger scale. With this nomination, I believe I can do that. Irrespective of whether I am nominated or not, I will always work for the people here." 

Due to the seat of Chapai Nawabganj-2 being vacant, the by-polls will be held on February 1, 2023.