Dhaka, Feb 22 (V7N) — The Election Commission of Bangladesh has announced that by-elections in Sherpur-3 and Bogra-6 constituencies will be held before April 14.

Background

  • Sherpur-3: The election was postponed following the death of Jamaat candidate Nuruzzaman Badal.

  • Bogra-6: After being elected in both Dhaka-17 and Bogra-6 constituencies during the 13th National Parliament election, BNP Chairman Prime Minister Tarique Rahman vacated the Bogra-6 seat, necessitating a by-election.

Current Political Landscape

  • In the February 12 parliamentary election, BNP won 209 of 297 seats, achieving a majority. Including three additional seats from alliance partners, the BNP alliance currently holds 212 seats.

  • The 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami secured 77 seats, becoming the main opposition. Independent candidates won 7 seats, while the Islamic Movement of Bangladesh won one seat.

The upcoming by-elections in Sherpur-3 and Bogra-6 are expected to complete the parliamentary representation for these areas before the national deadline of April 14.

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