The Election Commission on Thursday announced a fresh election schedule for the Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies, with polls to be held on February 12, in line with the order of the Appellate Division. The election schedule was declared, cancelling the previous schedule announced on December 11 last as per the court order passed on Thursday, said a notification issued by the EC. The Election Commission recently suspended the election in Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies until further directives from the court. On January 15, the Appellate Division cleared the way for holding the elections in Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies on February 12 in accordance with the boundaries specified in the Election Commission’s September 4 gazette. As per the order, Sathia upazila will constitute Pabna-1 constituency while Sujanagar and Bera upazilas will form Pabna-2.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 16, 2026 08:11 UTC