2,741 nomination forms submitted for 300 constituencies
A total of 2,741 nomination forms have been submitted for the 300 parliamentary seats in the upcoming 12th National Election, which is scheduled to be held on January 7 next year.
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Shakib, Dastagir, Enamur, Anisul defy polls code
The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday issued separate show-cause notices to cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, minister Golam Dastagir Gazi and state minister Enamur Rahman for violating the electoral code of conduct.
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More hostages released in extended Gaza truce
Hamas released two more Israeli women hostages on Thursday with more Palestinian prisoners to be freed under an extended truce that has paused weeks of deadly conflict.
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9 candidates to fight for each constituency
Despite protests and violent movements by the BNP and like-minded political parties against the January 7 parliamentary election, on average, nine candidates submitted nomination forms for each constituency on Thursday, the last day of the submission to participate.
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BNP expels Shahjahan Omar over Awami League nomination
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Thursday expelled Barrister Shahjahan Omar for violating party discipline, after he submitted a nomination paper as an Awami League candidate for the Jhalakathi-1 constituency.
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Hero Alom submits nomination for Gono Odhikar Party of Bogra-4
Ashraful Hossen Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, finally revealed that he is participating in the election from the Gono Odhikar Party of the Bangladesh Congress alliance.
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Trinamool BNP announces candidate names for 280 seats
Trinamool BNP on Thursday evening announced candidates for 280 seats for the upcoming 12th national polls.
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