DHAKA: The by-polls to the Brahmanbaria-1 and the Gaibandha-1 constituencies will be held on March 13.

The Election Commission (EC) announced the polls schedule in a gazette notification on Sunday (February 04).

The deadline for submission of nomination papers is February 14, while the date for scrutiny is February 16 and the last date for withdrawal of candidature is February 23.

Brahmanbaria-1 constituency fell vacant following the death of Fisheries and Livestock Minister Muhammed Sayedul Haque on December 16, while Gaibandha-1 fell vacant following the death of Golam Mostafa on December 19.

The Rangpur Regional Election Officer has been appointed as the returning officer for Gaibandha-1 by-polls, while the Comilla Regional Election Officer has been appointed for Brahmanbaria-1 by-polls.

BDST: 1930 HRS, FEB 04, 2017
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