Dhaka: Today marks the final day for submitting nomination papers for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election as candidates from various constituencies across Bangladesh rush to complete the filing process.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, approximately 3,000 candidates have collected nomination papers nationwide, submitting them to district Returning Officers. In Dhaka, 11 candidates have already submitted their papers to the offices of the Dhaka Divisional Commissioner and respective Returning Officers. Among these candidates are Ishraque Hossain from Dhaka-6, Bobby Hajjaj from Dhaka-13, Rabiul Islam from Dhaka-10, Sanzida Islam Tuli from Dhaka-14, Aminul Haque from Dhaka-16, and Barrister Ahmed Bin Kashem Arman from Dhaka-14.
Meanwhile, sources at the Election Training Institute in Agargaon report that several candidates nominated by the BNP and Jamaat are scheduled to submit their nomination papers this afternoon. As per the announced election schedule, the deadline for withdrawal of candidature is January 20, after which the final list of candidates will be published.