The Election Commission of Bangladesh has officially set October 29 as the date for the by-election in the Thakurgaon-1 constituency. This decision follows the recent election of Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as president, which necessitated the upcoming vote. Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin and his colleagues finalized the electoral timeline during a meeting held on Thursday. Secretary Akhtar Ahmed confirmed the schedule, which includes specific deadlines for candidates to submit their nomination papers. This administrative move ensures that the parliamentary seat remains represented following the recent leadership transition.
Source : Dhaka Tribune
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