The seat, consisting of Ishwardi and Atgharia Upazilas, fell vacant due to the death of Awami League lawmaker Shamsur Rahman Sherif Dilu on Apr 2. A total of 28 people, including eight members of Dilu’s family, sought the Awami League’s nomination. Nuruzzaman, a vice-president of the party’s Pabna district committee, is serving as chairman of Ishwardi Upazila Council. The Election Commission has set Sep 26 for the by-polls. Candidates must submit their nomination papers to the returning officer by Sep 2 and can withdraw their application until Sep 8.

Source: bd News24 August 30, 2020 13:52 UTC