Photo: BSSDHAKA, Jan 21, 2026 (BSS) - A total of 305 candidates have withdrawn their nominations for the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections, leaving 1,967 contenders in the fray. He said the 1,967 candidates - comprising both party nominees and independents - will contest in 298 constituencies, excluding Pabna-1 and Pabna-2. As per the election schedule, the deadline for withdrawal of candidatures expired at 5 pm yesterday. Voting for the 13th JS elections and referendum will be held on Thursday, February 12, from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm without interruption. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin announced the schedule for the 13th parliamentary (JS) elections in his address to the nation on December 11.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 21, 2026 10:39 UTC