Abul Khair Abdullah is running for mayor in Barishal city on ruling Awami League ticket. His key opponent Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim is nominated by the Islami Andolon Bangladesh, the party which was founded by late Fazlul Karim, popularly known as Charmonai Pir. The Daily Star’s Sushanta Ghosh and Ashik Abdullah Apu talked to them about their aspirations and plans.