Gaibandha-3, Bagerhat-4, Dhaka-10 by-elections 21 March

The by-elections to Gaibandha-3, Bagerhat-4 and Dhaka-10 constituencies will be held on 21 March, reports UNB.

The Election Commission announced the schedule at the Nirbachan Bhaban on Thursday.

The deadline for submission of nomination paper in 19 February. They will be verified on 23 February and the last date for the withdrawal of candidacy is 29 February.

Gaibandha-3 constituency fell vacant following the death of Awami League MP M Yunus Ali Sarker on 27 December last.

Bagerhat-4 constituency fell vacant following the death of Awami League MP Mozammel Hossain on 10 January.

Besides, Dhaka-10 AL MP Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh resigned on 29 December to contest in the Dhaka South City Corporation election.