Ruling Awami League has nominated Jebunessa Afroja, wife of late lawmaker Shawkat Hossain Heron, for by-election in the Barisal 5 constituency.
Awami League Parliamentary Board (ALPB) meeting finalised their candidate for the by-election through interviews of aspirants on Thursday.
With Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair, the meeting was held at her official residence in Ganabhaban.
After the meeting Awami League General Secretary and LGRD Minister Syed Ashraful Islam disclosed the party decision to the media.
Barisal 5 constituency was vacated after the death of AL lawmaker Shawkat Hossain Hiron.
According to the Election Commission schedule, the by-election of Barisal 5 will be held on June 12 and the last date for filing nomination paper is May 11.