The Election Commission (EC) has finalized the schedule for the 4th phase of upazila elections, announcing June 5 as the polling day for 55 upazilas. EC Secretary Md Jahangir Alam disclosed the schedule following a meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal at Agargaon's Nirbachan Bhaban.
According to the schedule, aspiring candidates must submit their nomination papers by May 9, with scrutiny of nominations scheduled for May 12. The window for appeals against returning officers' decisions will be open from May 13 to 15, with resolutions expected from May 16 to 18. The deadline for withdrawal of candidature is set for May 19, and symbols will be allotted on May 20.
Electronic voting machines (EVMs) will be utilized in two upazilas, while traditional ballots will be employed in the remaining 53 upazilas.
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