B'desh captain Mortaza becomes MP, wins election by 2,66,412 votes
Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza has become a member of parliament after winning from the Narail 2 constituency in the country's 11th general elections. The 35-year-old, who contested on a ticket from Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League party, received 2,74,418 votes, while his nearest competitor got 8,006 votes. Mortaza is said to be the first active cricketer to become an MP.