The Election Commission (EC) has decided to hold elections in eight municipalities of the country on July 17.

A notification signed by EC Deputy Secretary Atiyar Rahman was published on Wednesday (May 31) in this regard.

The municipalities are Bhandaria in Pirojpur, Dohazari in Chattogram, Gosairhat in Shariatpur, Debidwar in Cumilla, Mathbaria in Pirojpur, Chengarchar in Chandpur, Benapole in Jashore and Tarash Municipality in Sirajganj.

According to the election schedule as per notification, June 18 has been fixed for filing nomination papers, June 19 for selection of nomination papers, and June 25 as the last date for withdrawal of candidature, and polling will be held on June 17.

Votes will be cast through electronic voting machines (EVMs) from 8 am to 4 pm, EC notification added.

BDST: 1548 HRS, MAY 31, 2023
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