The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has officially released the complete schedule for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. According to the circular issued on Thursday, the deadline for submitting nomination papers to returning or assistant returning officers is set for December 29. Scrutiny of nomination papers will take place between December 30 and January 4, while appeals against scrutiny decisions can be filed from January 5 to 11. The resolution of appeals will occur between January 12 and 18, with January 20 as the final date for withdrawal of candidacy. Election symbols will be allotted on January 21, and voting is scheduled for February 12, 2025.
The circular, signed by Deputy Secretary Mohammad Monir Hossain, was issued under Article 11(1) of the Representation of the People Order, 1972. The EC has called upon voters in all constituencies to elect one member per constituency, formally initiating the electoral process. Political parties are now expected to finalize candidate lists and campaign strategies ahead of the February polls.
Observers note that the timely announcement provides clarity for stakeholders and sets the stage for a competitive national election season.
আসন্ন ত্রয়োদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচনের পূর্ণাঙ্গ সময়সূচি প্রকাশ করে পরিপত্র জারি করেছে নির্বাচন কমিশন (ইসি)। বৃহস্পতিবার জারিকৃত এই প্রজ্ঞাপনের মাধ্যমে সময়সূচি ঘোষণা করেছে ইসি। এতে বলা হয়েছে, রিটার্নিং অফিসার/সহকারী রিটার্নিং অফিসারদের কাছে মনোনয়নপত্র
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