RANGPUR: Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was declared elected uncontested winner from Rangpur-6 constituency.

Rangpur district returning officer Farid Ahmed, also deputy commissioner, came up with the declaration on Tuesday morning after scrutinizing the nomination paper.

Dr Shirin Sharmin on Sunday submitted her nomination paper as Awami League candidate from the constituency vacated by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Sources from deputy commissioner’s office confirmed the matter.

BDST: 1343 HRS, JAN 28, 2014