The Election Commission will accept nomination papers for chairman, vice-chairman and female vice-chairperson posts until Feb 26, according to the schedule announced on Thursday. The nominations can be withdrawn until Mar 7 after scrutiny on Feb 28. The first phase election to 87 Upazilas will be held on Mar 10, the second-phase ballot in 129 Upazilas on Mar 18 and the fourth phase on Mar 31, according to the schedule announced earlier. The elections in the remaining Upazilas will be held on Jul 18. The elections for the last two phases have not been scheduled yet.

Source: bd News24 February 14, 2019 12:56 UTC