Following scrutiny of the nomination papers on 27 October, the Commission declared her nomination valid.
The Election Commission (EC) has declared the nomination of Eliza Zaman, a candidate backed by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its alliance, valid for the by-election to the 23rd reserved women’s seat in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, today (2 November). Photo: Collected
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The Election Commission (EC) has declared the nomination of Eliza Zaman, a candidate backed by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its alliance, valid for the by-election to the 23rd reserved women’s seat in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, today (2 November). Photo: Collected
The Election Commission (EC) has declared the nomination of Eliza Zaman, a candidate backed by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its alliance, valid for the by-election to the 23rd reserved women’s seat in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad.
The EC Secretariat issued a notification in this regard today (2 November).
According to the notification, Eliza Zaman submitted her nomination paper on 26 October in line with the election schedule announced for the vacant seat.
Following scrutiny of the nomination papers on 27 October, the Commission declared her nomination valid.
The seat fell vacant following the resignation of BNP lawmaker Ferdousi Ahmed Mishti on 1 October. Subsequently, the Election Commission announced the by-election schedule on 12 October.
As per the schedule, 26 October was fixed as the deadline for submission of nomination papers, while scrutiny was held on 27 October. Appeals against the scrutiny decisions could be filed on 28 October, and the appeals were scheduled to be settled on 29 October.
1 November was fixed as the last date for withdrawal of candidature, while election symbols were scheduled to be allocated today, 2 November.
Voting for this seat is scheduled to be held on 12 November.
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