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By-polls in Papul’s constituency on April 11

News Desk || risingbd.com

Published: 18:09, 3 March 2021  
By-polls in Papul’s constituency on April 11

The by-polls in the parliamentary constituency (Lakshimipur-2) of Kazi Shahid Islam Papul is set to be held on April 11 as the Election Commission (EC) announced the schedule on Wednesday (March 3).

The decision was taken in a meeting held at Election Commission Secretariat. After the meeting, EC Secretary Md Humayun Kabir Khandaker told this to the reporters.

He said, “Lakshmipur-2 by-election, 371 Union Parishads of the first phase and 11 municipalities have been fixed for polls on April 11. The last date for submission of nominations for the April 11 polls is March 18, verification and selection is March 19 and withdrawal is March 24.

In the first phase, 371 unions of Cox’s Bazar, Noakhali, Chattogram, Chandpur, Khulna, Bagerhat, Sunamganj, Madaripur, Gazipur, Narsingdi, Bhola, Jhalokati, Pirojpur, Barguna, Barisal, Satkhira, Patuakhali and Rangpur districts will go on vote, of which 30 will experience voting through Electronic Voting Machines (EVM).

Besides, 11 municipalities and Lakshmipur-2 constituency will also go on vote through EVMs.
 

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