Voting in the election to Dhaka-17 by-election began on Monday (July 17) morning with over three lakh people expected to exercise their franchise.

Besides, 78 different local government elections are being held in different places in the country.

The voting started at 8am and will continue till 4pm in 124 polling stations in Dhaka-17 without any break. Voting is being held in ballots in the constituency.

Dhaka-17 consistency encompasses Gulshan-Banani, Bhashantek thanas and cantonment areas. 

A total of 3,25,205 people are eligible voters. Of them, the number of women voters is 1,53,580.

Eight persons are contesting the elections.

Ruling Awami League's candidate is Mohammad Ali Arafat, Shikder Anisur Rahman of Jatiya Party, Kazi Md Rashidul Hasan of Jaker Party, Sheikh Habibur Rahman of Trinomool BNP, Md Rezaul Islam Swapan of Bangladesh Congress and Md Akbar Hossain of Bangladesh Sangskritik Mukti Jote.

Independent candidates are Md Ashraful Alam (Hero Alam) and Md Tariqul Islam.

Dhaka-17 seat fell vacant since the death of actor Akbar Hossain Pathan, member of parliament from the constituency on May 15.

BDST: 0949 HRS, JULY 17, 2023
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