“Today I have come to the Election Commission with my written explanation. In the notice, Rumeen was asked to submit a written explanation by 2pm on January 22. “I have come to inform the Election Commission that as an independent candidate, I am to contest against major political parties (in the election),” she said. The Election Commission on December 11 announced the schedule to hold the 13th parliament election and the referendum on the July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order simultaneously on February 12 next. Altogether, the total number of candidates across the 300 constituencies stands at 1,981—comprising 1,732 candidates from 51 registered political parties and 249 independent candidates.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 22, 2026 14:35 UTC