Dhallywood star Mahiya Mahi has the nomination form from the Awami League president's political office in Dhanmondi on Thursday to vie for the the by-election to the Chapainawabganj-2 seat.
Doing so, she on Thursday expressed hope that she will win the by-election if backed by the ruling party.
Mahi hopes she will win by at least 50,000 votes.
"I cannot express how happy I am, how proud I am, I couldn't be happier," she also said
In response to the question of 'how hopeful she is about getting the nomination', Mahi said: "Our Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina herself is a woman, giving priority to women leadership. Metrorail's first driver was a woman.
"If you listen to Sheikh Hasina's various statements, you will understand how much she is prioritising women leadership. The future vision and determination to build a smart Bangladesh, I do not want to leave my Chapainawabganj behind from this development," she added
A total of 53 nomination forms have been distributed at the end of the 2nd day on Thursday in the by-election of 6 constituencies of the Jatiya Sangsad.
