Election Commissioner (EC) Abdur Rahmanel Machud. File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 22, 2026 (BSS) - Election Commissioner (EC) Abdur Rahmanel Machud today said by-elections to Bogura-6 constituency and polls to Sherpur-3 constituency are likely to be held before April 14 next. He said the Commission is trying to take all preparations so that the by-elections and election could be held before April 14, Pohela Boishakh. Replying to a question about the election for reserved women's seats, he said the voting for reserved women's seats has already begun as it is basically the election of the parties representing the parliament. The EC also postponed the election to Sherpur-3 constituency due to the death of the Jamaat-e-Islami candidate.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 22, 2026 11:27 UTC