According to the schedule, the deadline for submission of nomination papers is February 14, while the date for scrutinizing the nomination papers is February 16. The last date for withdrawal of candidature is February 23, said SM Asaduzzaman, director of public relations at the Election Commission secretariat in Dhaka. The Brahmanbaria 1 constituency fell vacant following the death of Fisheries and Livestock Minister Muhammed Sayedul Haque on December 16 last year, while the Gaibandhab 1 fell vacant following the death of Golam Mostafa on December 19. The Rangpur regional election officer has been appointed as the returning officer for the Gaibandha 1 by-election, and the Comilla regional election officer for the Brahmanbaria-1 by-election. The Election Commission has a constitutional obligation to complete any parliamentary by-polls within 90 days after the constituency concerned falls vacant.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 04, 2018 13:07 UTC