File photoEC officials say that they would start the process to hold a by-election after the government officially declares the post vacant. The commission may announce the schedule at least 45 days ahead the by-election,” EC Assistant Secretary Rajib Ahsan told bdnews24.com on Sunday. “The mayor, elected through the by-election, will serve for the remaining term,” said Ahsan. EC Acting Secretary Helal Uddin told bdnews24.com that they will initiate the process as soon as the government’s official order is out. “We are legally bound to hold the polls within 90 days after the post has been declared vacant.”

Source: bd News24 December 03, 2017 09:33 UTC