The upcoming 13th parliamentary elections will be held in all 300 constituencies on February 12, and ballot paper printing will begin from midnight past Wednesday.
This information was shared at a meeting on the law and order situation presided over by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today.
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam conveyed this at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy this afternoon.
The difficulties around the Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 parliamentary seats have been resolved; as a result, the next national elections will take place in all 300 constituencies, he said, quoting the Election Commission (EC).
On January 15, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court cleared the way for holding elections in Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 seats on February 12 in accordance with the boundaries specified in the Election Commission’s September 4 gazette.
As per the order, Sathia upazila will constitute Pabna-1 constituency, while Sujanagar and Bera upazilas will form Pabna-2.
Earlier on January 10, the EC suspended elections in two constituencies until further order from the court.
The decision was taken in line with an order issued by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on January 5 over a dispute regarding the demarcation of the two constituencies, the parliamentary constituencies No 68 (Pabna-1) and No 69 (Pabna-2).
With inputs from UNB
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